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The Canadian champion, Friday, January 16, 2004-25 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Mid-Halton Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion Phases 3 and 4 Class Environmental Assessment Study In March 2003 the Regional Municipality of Halton completed a Water and Wastewater Master Plan review, which identified the required water and sewer infrastructure projects to service future growth in Halton Region. One of the major projects identified in the Master Plan review was the expansion of the Mid-Halton Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). The Mid-Halton Plant is located on the North Service Road between Bronte Road and Third Line in Oakville, and services residents and businesses located in the northern portion of Oakville, Milton and along the Halton Hills 401 Corridor. Mid-Halton Sewage Treatment Plant N TH SERVICE RD SOUTH SERVICE RD QUEEN ELIZABETH The Region is following the required Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process to plan for the Mid-Halton STP expansion. Under this process alternative ways to expand the plant will be reviewed to establish a preferred design that will meet ail treatment goals and achieve the desired balance between community, environmental and operational objectives. A key component of this study involves consultation with interested stakeholders (public and regulatory agencies). Halton Region will host two public meetings during this EA process. The first of these is scheduled for: Thursday, January 29th, 2004 Open House from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.iPresntation et 7:00 p.m. Auditortum at Halton Regional Headquarters 1151 Oronte Road, Oakvlle At this meeting, attendees will be able to meet the Project Team and members of the Citizens Advisory Committee, learn about the current operations at the plant, the design criteria for the expansion, and the factors being considered in selecting the preferred design alternative. For more information or to be placed on the mailing list, please visit the Region's website at www.region.halton.on.ca or contact: Ms. Danielle Marchant, P.Eng. Project Manager, Planning and Public Works Regional Municipality of Halton 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Phone: 905-825-6000 ext. 7354 Email: midhalton@region.halton.on.ca MIDHALTON Emai: mihalon@rgionhalon.o.caSEWAGE TUATNENT PLANT Bum It Smartl NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Transportation Master Plan Study The Region of Halton has initiated a Transportation Master Plan Study to develop a dynamic integrated transportation strategy that considers ail modes of travel. This study will provide Halton Region with the strategies, policies and tools needed to manage traffic safely, effectively, and cost efficiently and to offer a range of transportation choices to meet the needs of Halton residents. Ultimately, the Halton Transportation Master Plan Study will result in a more liveable community that supports the mobility needs of residents, businesses and visitors in both the rural and urban areas of the Region. This study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (June 2000), which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The study will define transportation opportunities, identify and evaluate alternative solutions (including alternative travel modes) and identify an overall transportation network to serve Halton Region for the next 20 years. The second of three rounds of Public Information Centres (PICs) were held in late September to mid-October 2003 in each of the Region's local municipalities at which time input was received from the public on the preliminary evaluation results including transportation opportunities and solutions. The study team is currently conducting a review of alternative transportation solutions including transit and roadway alternatives for the Regional road network and will be presenting the preferred transportation infrastructure network and plan at the third round of Public Information Centres (PICs), which will be held in each of Halton Region's local municipalities at the following locations and dates: Municipality Date Time Location Town of Halton Hills January 20, 2004 6:00 p.m. Town of Halton HIs to 9:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1 Halton Hills Drive Town of Oakville January 22, 2004 6:00 p.m. Region of Halton to 9:00 p.m. Auditorium 1151 Bronte Road Town of Milton January 27, 2004 6:00 p.m. Town of Milton to 9:00 p.m. Hugh Foster Hall (next to Milton Town Hall), 43 Brown Street City of Burlington January 29, 2004 6:00 p.m. Travel Lodge Burlington to 9:00 p.m. on the Lake Nelson Room, 2020 Lakeshore Road A presentation will take place at 7:00 p.m., followed by a workshop. Local staff will be present to discuss the status of transportation studies and initiatives currently being undertaken by the local municipalities. If you have any questions related to the study or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact: Edward Soldo, P. Eng. Manager, Transportation Services Regional Municipality of Halton 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Phone: 905-825-6000, Ext. 7475 Tol Free: 1-866-442-5866; (1-866-4HALTON) Fax: 905-825-8822 Email:soldoe@region.halton.on.ca Claudio Covelli, M.A. Project Manager Dillon Consulting Limited 235 Yorkland Boulevard, Suite 800 Toronto, Ontario M2J 4Y8 Phone: 416-229-4647, Ext. 407 Fax: 416-229-4692 Email:ccovelli@Mdillon.ca Additional information related to the study and consultation process may be obtained through the study website at: www.region.halton.on.ca/ppw/planningroads/transp/masterplan - This Notice first issued on December 16, 2003. M I Canadians love fireplaces. Many of us find the allure of a fireplace irresistible, particularly at this time of year. The beauty of an open fire, the cozy or romantic atmosphere it creates, and the sometimes- misplaced notion that a fireplace can reduce a home's heating costs. The truth is that conventional "open" wood burning fireplaces can produce more smoke than heat, which wastes energy and creates air pollution, which can have an adverse effect on your health. If you choose to burn wood, consider upgrading your conventional fireplace with a clean buming/low emissions, EPA-certified fireplace insert. By installing a high efficiency gas or propane insert, you can still achieve wonderful ambiance, good efficiency and cleaner outdoor air. Enjoy the fire, not the smoke. For more information, please visit www.region.halton.on.ca/health Halton Regionl Meeting Schdue: Jan. 20 6 - 9 p.m. - Transportation Master Plan Public Consultation - Halton Hills Council Chambers, Georgetown Jan. 21 9:30 a.m. - Halton Regional Council Jan. 22 6 - 9 p.m. , Transportation Master Plan Public Consultation - Hugh Foster Hall, 43 Brown St., Milton I