Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has issued the following statement on Council's decision to terminate the Highway 7/12 EA:

“On June 19, Whitby Council voted to terminate the environmental assessment for the Highway 7/12 alternative route. 

This decision was not made lightly and was the result of concerns about the financial impact of the project on Whitby taxpayers and the environmental impact of a preferred route that would cut through the Oak Ridges Moraine.

I am confident that we can find solutions that do not require a costly highway and do not threaten our natural environment.

Town staff will be reporting back to Council in the coming months on next steps and Council will be initiating conversations with the Province about how to move forward.

Thank you to all the residents and stakeholders who have shared feedback on this project over the years.

We appreciate your engagement and your patience as we navigate this complex issue.

Whitby Council continues to support a vision for Baldwin Street that focuses on downtown revitalization, pedestrian safety, and streamlined development approvals.”

For media inquiries, please contact:

Jillian Follert
Public Affairs Coordinator, Office of the Mayor
Phone: 289.314.9101
Email: follertj@whitby.ca

Erin Mikaluk
Manager, Communications and Creative Services, Town of Whitby
Phone: 289.314.6913
Email: mikaluke@whitby.ca