TMIP HEAVY INDUSTRIAL AREA STRUCTURE PLAN

ABOUT THE PROJECTThe Tri-Municipal Industrial Partnership (TMIP) is created by the Municipal District of Greenview, the County of Grande Prairie, and the City of Grande Prairie to explore opportunities for developing a world class heavy eco-industrial district. The District will focus on attracting specific heavy industrial uses including those associated with methane gas, urea fertilizer and amine gas.

TMIP Community Liaison tmipinfo@ptaginc.com403 531 1509

What is an Area Structure Plan (ASP)?An ASP establishes guidelines for the development and subdivision of an area of land, including:

▬ The sequence of development

▬ Land uses

▬ Employment density

▬ Location of major transportation routes and public utilities

An ASP is a high-level land use plan rather than a detailed development concept. Prior to industrial development in the area, a series of municipal, provincial and federal approvals will be required.

Do you want to be involved? Please contact:

TMIP HEAVY INDUSTRIAL AREA STRUCTURE PLAN

Kevin Keller, Manager, Economic Development MD of Greenview 780 524 7623

CollaborationThis innovative eco-industrial district is a collaborative initiative between TMIP and the Alberta Ministry of Environment and Parks (AEP) to coordinate the orderly development of industrial services in a defined area in a manner that supports provincial and municipal economic, social and environmental priorities.

ASP Project Process

Project Start Up

1 4

Stakeholder Engagement #1

Constraints & Developable

Areas Analysis

3

Background Report

5

Stakeholder Engagement #3

10

Stakeholder Engagement #2

7

Draft Area Structure Plan

8

Final Area Structure Plan

11

Public Engagement #1

62

Site Tour Public Engagement #2

9

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PROJECT AIMS & OBJECTIVESThe TMIP Area Structure Plan provides the foundation for attracting sustainable value-added processing in the petrochemical industry by:

▬ Charting a course for the development of a world class heavy eco-industrial district

▬ Paving the way for services and infrastructure where heavy industry is interested in investing

▬ Creating an ordered pattern of development that integrates industry, nature, and people

▬ Supporting the creation of long-term employment growth and opportunities for residents, communities, and First Nations

About the Site ▬ Located in Greenview, south of Grande

Prairie, in an area amounting to 77 km2

▬ Located on the Montney Gas Deposit, a long term resource and one of the largest conventional gas formations in North America

▬ Served by rail, road, and pipeline infrastructure

▬ Adjacent to the Smoky River

▬ Provides the opportunity to introduce processing and manufacturing facilities at the source of the feedstock, resulting in more efficient and sustainable industrial activity

Plan Area Context

Regional Context

Plan Area Context

TMIP HEAVY INDUSTRIAL AREA STRUCTURE PLAN

Vision & Principles

VISIONBuilt on a framework of regional partnerships, the District makes efficient use of the region’s untapped potential as a North American energy hub and heavy eco-industrial district that attracts international investment and showcases innovation in industrial systems, value-added processing, and supporting infrastructure.

By incorporating the principles of industrial ecology, the District balances environmental, economic, and social considerations to become a world-class heavy eco-industrial district that co-exists with both nature and people.

SustainabilityProvide an ordered pattern of development that is compact, well connected, and flexible to accommodate the needs of industry while managing environmental, economic, and social impacts.

EfficiencyPlan, design, and build with ease of business operations, inter-business cooperation, sharing of resources, and reduction of waste disposal in mind.

ConnectivityStrive for the efficient and safe movement of people, goods, and information between businesses, communities, the region, and beyond while mitigating potential traffic impacts.

CompatibilityLocate land uses and facilities to maximize opportunities for exchanging material wastes, energy, water, and information.

InnovationPromote, attract, and retain industrial investors that are leaders in eco-industrial activities, gas processing, and product innovation.

Conservation Identify opportunities and implement innovative low impact development practices including water and habitat conservation, energy generation and distribution, and stormwater management.

CollaborationCollaborate with First Nations, Métis Settlements, the Province, surrounding communities, and industrial partners in the planning, development, and operation of the District.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES

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Draft Land Use Plan

Objectives

▬ To accommodate heavy industry that does not require direct access to rail.

▬ To accommodate heavy industry in an environmentally sound, economically efficient, and socially responsible manner.

▬ To ensure the trustworthy stewardship of sensitive environmental and culturally significant features.

HEAVY INDUSTRIAL – GENERAL

This section provides direction for: ▬ Ensuring development is

environmentally sound, culturally sensitive, and economically efficient.

▬ Accommodating industry that does not rely on rail access.

▬ Discouraging uses that are contradictory to the Plan’s intent.

▬ Continuing to support agricultural uses.

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Objective

▬ To accommodate heavy industry that requires direct access to rail.

Objectives

▬ To allow access to the Smoky River to provide future industrial activities with water.

▬ To accommodate low impact accessory uses that require direct access to the river.

Objectives

▬ To ensure that sensitive environmental features are identified and preserved throughout the plan area.

▬ To identify opportunities for wildlife permeability and maintain a strong ecological network.

▬ To identify and conserve historically and culturally significant areas.

▬ To identify and conserve opportunities for recreation and traditional uses such as hunting, fishing, and trapping.

HEAVY INDUSTRIAL – RAIL-ORIENTED

UTILITY AREA

NATURAL AREAS

This section provides direction for: ▬ Maximizing rail access.

▬ Identifying potential rail extensions.

▬ Discouraging development patterns that interfere with rail service.

▬ Encouraging a central storage and distribution facility

This section provides direction for: ▬ Accommodating water storage and

related infrastructure.

▬ Providing river access for water infrastructure.

▬ Establishing setbacks from the river valley.

This section provides direction for: ▬ Maintaining an ecological network.

▬ Establishing setbacks from most watercourses.

▬ Establishing setbacks from Highway 40.

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Draft Transportation & Infrastructure Plan

Key Objectives

▬ To prioritize safety of all travelers on Highway 40.

▬ To minimize creek crossings and other environmental impacts.

▬ To manage public access to the plan area.

Key Objectives

▬ To limit the amount of water drawn from the Smoky River.

▬ To promote efficient treatment and re-use of water.

▬ To ensure best practices in stormwater management in support of the eco-industrial vision.

This section provides direction for: ▬ Developing a safe, efficient, and

environmentally sound road network.

▬ Mitigating traffic impacts.

▬ Providing space for CN expansion.

This section provides direction for: ▬ Efficiently distributing utilities.

▬ Protecting utility corridors.

▬ Implementing eco-industrial principles.

TRANSPORTATION

UTILITIES AND SERVICING

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Environmental & Cultural Stewardship

Objectives

▬ To create a heavy eco-industrial district, where operators share resources, materials, infrastructure, information, and waste.

▬ To attract environmentally conscious heavy industrial development.

▬ To limit the District’s impact on the environment.

Objective

▬ To preserve and enhance the plan area’s sensitive environmental features such as wetlands, watercourses.

Objective

▬ To ensure that any resources of historical significance are identified, evaluated, properly preserved, and potentially protected by qualified individuals.

SUSTAINABILITY

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

HISTORICAL RESOURCE PROTECTION

This section provides direction for: ▬ Achieving eco-industrial objectives.

▬ Sharing utilities and infrastructure.

▬ Incentivizing Transportation Demand Management measures.

This section provides direction for: ▬ Protecting natural assets.

▬ Mitigating negative impacts to water quality, flow, and supply.

▬ Accommodating wildlife movement and environmental stewardship.

This section provides direction for: ▬ Reducing interference with areas of

historical significance.

The plan includes policy direction to achieve an industrial district that co-exists with nature and people. Chapters on sustainability, environmental and historical resource protection ensure that sensitive features are respected and businesses can showcase best practices in industrial ecology.

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ImplementationThe implementation section provides direction for evaluating and monitoring the Plan. In addition, this section outlines key studies that the MD will undertake to ensure the Plan’s effective implementation.

RECOMMENDED FUTURE PLANS AND STUDIES

Development Staging

Provincial Approval Processes and Review of Applications

Disposition of Crown Land

Consultation

Water Diversion License

Capital Plan

> This plan will identify service levels and create a strategy for cost-sharing and/or cost recovery for shared utilities and transportation infrastructure improvements.

Monitoring and Communications Strategy

> This Plan will lay the foundation for monitoring the Plan annually, supporting community-based monitoring, encouraging feedback, and reviewing the Plan every ten years.

Transportation Impact Assessment

> This study will address road requirements and provide the basis for estimating the cost of transportation related infrastructure.

Easement Management Plan

> This Plan will address existing and anticipated future easement and right-of-way requirements.

Emergency Services

> The MD will require industry to prepare risk assessments and emergency response plans.

> The MD will develop a District-wide Emergency Response Plan.

> The MD will develop an Emergency Services Building to support the District.

Upper Peace Regional Plan (UPRP)

> The MD will encourage the Province to complete the UPRP to support analysis and policy regarding regional services and infrastructure.

IMPLEMENTATION ITEMS

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