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The Canadian Champion, Friday, August 4, 2006 -A13 Plan provides opportunity to curb emnissions frnm WASTF.TO ENFRGY on paqï" Ai ý 1~ f, !I 1 'ff'.f It -1 iu f, ation Io gasification, plasma arc or ther- mal cracking technologies, which hie described as "non-bur-n" methods. its not known at this point which îechnol- ogy the Region would adopt. And while there would be emissions front the plant, Crockett said they'd be welI within the Provinces guidelines and that the most modern pollution control equipmenî would be used. He noted the projeet also presents an opportunity to lower the overail emis- sions in Haltons airshed, pointing oui it could help reduce the truck traffie that iravels through the region eaeh day car- rying wasie to other municipalities. The Region recenîly reeeived confir- mation from Ontario Environment Mimister Laurel Broten that its heem approved under the Environmental Assessment Act 10 create such a facility whenever the municipality determines one is needed to manage Halions waste. Crockett told The Champion that if everything goes smoothly, the EFW facility - expected to have a 275,000- tonne capacity - could be up and run- ning by 2010. In addition to the fact Halions land- fi will reach capacity by 2030, Savoline spoke of an additional pres- sure on the site - the potential closure of the Michigan border to Ontario garbagé. Currently, over 150,000 tonnes of wasîe fromt the industrial, commercial and institutional sectors in I-lton is shipped each year to the United States. Several other municipalities in the province also truck their waste across the border. Savoline pointed oui if the border closes, iî could take years to find the extra landfill capaciîy in Ontario. She also noted that in a ttme of crisis, the I Vfitdpool Staintesa Smootf-Top Senf-dean Range 1075.On pg. 2 of our Ju t 2lfinert, we advrtie üisprouctasa convection range in We smM n5apolo e for a) ironeur this may hmareaused iarva5edrustmni Find Out What Your Homo is Worth On-Lins Visit: www.haltonhomeevaluation.com I CORRECTION NOMiE IPanasonict"Wisreen PoftabIe DVlUPlayer 10071953 ahspouti aiverfised for $299,99 aller a $100 *savingson p22 of oufJuy28thfWr. Inlffacifl s* We sixe 0otoe fo ary iciivffi thi? my Save cause? ou va5ed customers ý\sIc ,ftilin oflict Ofil.IfItC Io Halion's landfill, decreasîng ils capacity "The need to manage our cuitent and future waste disposai is becoming increasingly important," she said. Savoline explained that a business case for the implementation of an EFW facility will now he prepared and pre- senîed to regional counicil next spring. The document will include prelimi- nary environmental, health, air qualiîy, transportation and financial assess- ments needed for a public consultation process and courncil's ultimate decision. A few other local politicians have expressed support for the EFW initia- example." 'The Halton energy from waste ii tiative is an excellent demonstration of communities taking leadership to ensure self-sufficiency in managing their own waste," hie said. Mayor Gord Kraniz also expressed favourable thoughts and said Milton looks forward to continuing its "posi- tive relationship" with the local landfill, which falîs within the towns borders. The Provinces 1989 approval of the Halton Waste Management Site - which cost almosi $100 million to cre- aie - came with a condition to estab- EFW initiative is already getting under- way. Residents can send comments or information requests to efw@halton.ca or phone (905) 825-6000, ext. 7920. Also, Savoline said a public aware- ness campaign will be undertaken over the nexi six months. 'While the public is becoming more supportive of alter- native waste management technolo- gies, further education and information is required,' site noted. For more information visit wwwhalton.ca. Melanie Hennessey can be reached ai mhennessey@miltoncanadianchampion.com. I1T'S MONUMENTAL. 'Ihe business that considers IL-(2 immune to the necessity for advertising sooner or later finds itself immune to business. » Derby BTourn