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Census numbers no surprise-- Carr Continued from pg. 1 Carr said the Census numbers didn't come as a surprise to the Region, noting that one only has to drive down the road to see the massive growth taking place in Halton. In addition, the Region's planning department prepared a forecast some years ago that estimated Halton would grow by 17 per cent between 2001 and 2006. Region staff had also projected Burlington would grow by nine per cent, Halton Hills by 14 per cent, Oakville by 12 per cent and Milton by 87 per cent, which is 16 per cent more than the town actually grew. GARY So why push CARR the Fairness for Halton campaign now? According to Carr, part of the reason is that a provincial election is on the horizon. "An election campaign is a good opportunity to talk about the issues," he said. He also said that during the recent municipal election, he and other members of regional council heard loud and clear concerns from the community about growth, in turn bringing about the Fairness for Halton message now being delivered A snapshot of Halton The 2006 Census information released Tuesday presents the following information about Halton: Halton Region 2006 population: 439,256 2001 population: 375,229 Population change: 17.1 per cent Total private dwellings: 162,346 Population density per square kilometre: 454.2 Land area: 967.17 sq. km Town of Halton Hills 2006 population: 55,289 2001 population: 48,184 Population change: 14.7 per cent Total private dwellings: 19,265 Population density per square kilometre: 200.1 Land area: 276.26 sq. km Town of Milton 2006 population: 53,939 2001 population: 31,471 Population change: 71.4 per cent Total private dwellings: 18,913 Population density per square kilometre: 147.1 Land area: 366.61 sq. km Town of Oakville Halton Hills' population rose by nearly 15 per cent between 2001 and 2006 according to Census stats released this week. Much of the growth can be attributed to new home construction in Georgetown South. File photo by the new council. for Halton campaign and to forward He noted the Census figures an on-line postcard to local MPs and "basically underline what we're say- MPPs in support of the fairness iniing" in the fairness campaign. tiative. Carr urged residents to visit Halton's Web site, www.halton.ca, --With files from Lisa Tallyn, to find out more about the Fairness staff writer 2006 population: 165,613 2001 population: 144,738 Population change: 14.4 per cent Total private dwellings: 58,828 Population density per square kilometre: 1,195.2 Land area: 138.56 sq. km City of Burlington 2006 population: 164,415 2001 population: 150,836 Population change: nine per cent Total private dwellings: 65,340 Population density per square kilometre: 885.2 Land area: 185.74 sq. km