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The Canadi an Champion, Friday, October 26, 2001-O T/own entertaining concept Roxul building new faclity Sof new 'Eco-Tech Village' Wlcit "bemwaeio By RICHARD VIVIAN The Champion Mie Town of Milton iv looking to raise the bar of smart growth througb the developmnent of an 'Eco-Tech Village'. The 'Eco-Tech Village' concept promotes revidential living baaed on environmental suvtainabiivy, energy efficiency and ecological venvitivity. The project alvo involves the implementation of the latest in tecbnological advanccv and practicca. 'Ibis iv an attempt for Milton to become a leader in smart growth planning," vaid Town CAO Mario Belvedere. "We're tvying 10 take titis idea and vee what it takev vo, make a covnvanity like thin work." Thougb thec concept bas been dis- cuvved by Town staff in general ternis, the current Sberwood Survey Secondary Planning proceva provides an opportunity to explore the option more clovely, Nin Belvedere continued. The Sherwood -Survey Secondavy Plan involven thne revi- dential development of lands witb- in flic Milton Urban Expansion Area. Two sections of land are included in the vtvedy - one being propertien bordered by Hwy. 401, Peru Road, the CP rail lime and Tremaine Road. The second sec- tion includen undeveloped proper- tiev bordered by Main Street, flic CN rail line, Derry Roafi and Regional Road 25. Approval bo explore budgeting and the development of public-pri- vate partnersbipa in the develop- ment of an 'Eco-Tech Village' waa granted by flhc Town'v administra- tion and planning commnittce Monday. Town counicil will formaily addrevv flic matter Monday. -Msi is flic vmartcvt example of smart growtb I'vc vccn thua far," vaid Councillor Brian Penan. "Tbuv iv a vcry forward-looking project and if thia model becomen a reality, it could bring a lot of excitement to the community." Public-private partnershipv in tbiv project arc. devîgncd to kcep revideocci involvcd witbin close financial range of other develop- ment projecti. Financial viability musit bc maintained for te project to be succeviful, vaid Mr. Belvedere. Support for flic initiative bar already been rcceivcd from Halton Region, Milton Hydro and Mattamy Developmcnt Corporation. The Province of Ontaio bar alvo exprevicd an interest in a partner- vhip. Meetings vo devclop partnerships wifli telecommunication compa- nies wili take place in flic coming wceka. Tlhe partnervhip could vcc flic latcvt in flbre-optic tecitnology uved in flic 'Eco-Tech Village'. Av with anything innovative, there are riaka involved wvith thiv project, waned Mayor Gord Krantz, adding titat flic projcct bar biv full support. There aie finanial inmplications in tcnnv of staff time apent on flic projcct, he continued. It'i important to titink outaide of flic box and I congratulate staff, in particostar Wr Belvedere, for ti projcct" le vaid. "There iv v vcry vmall taxpayer invevtment involved witit thia and povvibly very good retumi on that invent- ment." rmus rw ei -oaeli is e-içdIob o ileIWn=W k ea. w wrm 0F THE ESCARPMENT For Mîlton Mil ennium Community Residences an Assisted Living Facility - Chantable #893451625RR0001 Friday, Nov. 9th, 2001 6:30 p.m. HEqWRT \Granite Ridge Golf Club 9503 Dublin Line Milton Dress - Jacket &Tie TICKETS - Cali 905-693-8592 $ 100. per person ($50. tax receipt provided) Announicement of Name - Door Prizes - Entertainment This ad is sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart - Carrnage Square un vmrimra'k Ai OUtŽn OIi- L'~'N l-Ule k . ON sHI TOA SHPeN BILL 'EC