** Alto High Speed Train ———————————————————— Dear Members,
We are sharing this update to ensure our community is aware of the Alto High-Speed Rail (HSR) project, a federally led initiative proposing a high-speed rail corridor between Toronto, Ottawa and Québec City. While no final route has been selected, rural areas in Eastern Ontario, including regions near Addington Highlands, are part of the current planning discussion.
SDRA will do its best to share information about the project as things progress.
At this stage, public feedback is being collected by the Alto project team and will inform future route and impact assessments. We wanted to ensure members had the information needed to be part of this public feedback process if you wish to be.
The main project page that is updated on a regular basis can be found here: skootamatta.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0103a6477cbe2d98edb7f70b0&id=2eba31a530&e=43e50e9d95
What Is Happening Now Alto is currently in an early planning and consultation phase. During this period: * No final route has been approved * Environmental, land use, and community impacts are still under review * Public feedback is formally being collected and documented
How Members Can Share Their Views (Open Until March 29, 2026) There are multiple ways members can share feedback directly to the Alto project team if they wish.
Online Information & Feedback Members can review project details and provide input through Alto’s official consultation platform:
1. Project overview & consultation portal 2. Online public survey 3. Interactive map (leave location-specific comments) skootamatta.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0103a6477cbe2d98edb7f70b0&id=21d6f09afb&e=43e50e9d95
Written submissions and briefs may also be uploaded through this site.
Public Open Houses & Information Sessions Alto is hosting in-person and virtual open houses across Eastern Ontario and Québec. The sessions in our area include: * Perth – March 4, 11 am to 3 pm & 5 pm to 9 pm, Perth Lions Club, 50 Arthur Street * Madoc Township – March 5, 11 am to 3 pm & 5 pm to 9 pm, Madoc Township Recreation Centre, 15651 ON-62 * Stirling – March 25, 11 am to 3 pm & 5 pm to 9 pm, Stirling and District Lions Club, 435 W Front St
These sessions allow residents to: * Ask questions directly of project representatives * Review corridor concepts * Understand potential environmental and property considerations
For a full list of dates, locations, and virtual sessions use the following link skootamatta.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0103a6477cbe2d98edb7f70b0&id=2c54f3df45&e=43e50e9d95
Addington Highlands Council – Local Contacts Addington Highlands Council has been communicated to and has also shared information about the project. Information about the project can be found on their council website. skootamatta.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0103a6477cbe2d98edb7f70b0&id=de8b103b15&e=43e50e9d95
Members who wish to engage locally may contact:
Addington Highlands Township Office Clerk’s Office (for council agendas, minutes, and delegations) skootamatta.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0103a6477cbe2d98edb7f70b0&id=9dc8066bfa&e=43e50e9d95 (skootamatta.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0103a6477cbe2d98edb7f70b0&id=2ca867ec47&e=43e50e9d95) 613-336-2288 info@addingtonhighlands.ca (mailto:info@addingtonhighlands.ca)
Residents may also contact: * The Reeve or their Township Councillor * Request that the issue be discussed at a council meeting * Ask how to submit a written delegation or request a presentation
Provincial & Federal Representatives Because this is a federally led project, members may also wish to contact:
Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Hastings–Lennox & Addington skootamatta.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0103a6477cbe2d98edb7f70b0&id=4fc811cc2c&e=43e50e9d95
Transport Canada (Federal oversight) skootamatta.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0103a6477cbe2d98edb7f70b0&id=92d086ad47&e=43e50e9d95 skootamatta.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0103a6477cbe2d98edb7f70b0&id=68e4dc3e02&e=43e50e9d95
Why This Matters Early consultation is the stage where local knowledge, environmental concerns, and community priorities have the greatest opportunity to influence outcomes. Participation does not imply support or opposition — it ensures perspectives are part of the public record.
We encourage members to review the materials and engage in whatever way feels appropriate to them. This email is being shared for awareness and access to information only.
If you have questions about this summary, feel free to contact the SDRA at info@skootamatta.ca (mailto:info@skootamatta.ca) Bottom of Form
