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*0 z 1- -I MINISTRY 0F TRANSPORTATION ONTARIO <MTO) PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND GLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA> STUDY HIGHWAY 401 IMPROVEMENTS (G.W.R. 8-00-00) From 1.0 km west of Hespeler Road Easterly to the west Halton Region boundary, 25.8 km NOTICE 0F STUDY COMMENCEMENT THE STUDY The Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MVTO) has retained McCormick Rankin Corporation (MRC) to conduct a Preliminary Design and Class Environmenta Assessment (Class EA) Study to identify capacity, geometric and operational improvements along the Highway 401 corridor from 1.0 km west of Hespeler Road easterly to the west Halton Region boundary, within the Region of Waterloo and the County of Wellington, as shown in the Key Plan. The study wiii identify operationai and capacity needs, evaluate alternatives and recommend a plan to address the short, medium and long-term needs of the Highway 401 corridor, including the addition of new lanes, rehabilitation/replacement of structures and interchange improvements. A section of the approved Environmental Assesament for Highway 6, Freelton ta Guelph, faIts wîthin the limits of this study. THE PROCESS The study wiii follow the Ciasa Environmental Assessment (EA) for Provincial Transportation Facîlîties (2000) process for a Group 'B' project. Exiernal agency and public consultation will take place throughout the study, încluding two rounds of Public Information Centres (PICs). lTe PICs will provîde the public and interest groupa an opportunîty f0 discuss the study mîth members of the projeci team. Notices providing the time and location of the PiCs wiii be posted on the pro(ecf websîte (www.highway40l-heapeler-halton.ca), published in local newspapers and sent f0 persons on the proiect mailing lîst. Upon compietion of the study, a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared and made avaîlable for public review. Notices wiii be posted and published at that time to explain the revîew process and îdentîfy the locations where the TESR la available for the 30-day public review period. COMMENTS To obtain additional information, provide initial commenta or f0 be placed on the mailing liat, please contact: Mr. Jim Dowell, P. Eng. Mr. Dan Leake, R. Eng. Mr. Greg Moore, B.E.S. Consultant Project Manager Project Engineer Environmental Planner McCormick Rankin Corporation Mlniatry cf Transportation Ecoplans Llmited 2655 North Sheridan Way West Region 2655 North Sheridan Way, Suite 280 Mississauga, ON L5K 2P8 Planning & Design Section Mississauga, ON L5K 2P8 Phone: 905-823-8500 659 Exeter Road, 3rd Floor Phone: 905-823-4988 Toil-fre.: 1-877-562-7947 London, ON N6E lL3 Toll-free: 1-877-562-7947 Fax: 906-823-8503 Phone: 519-873-4592 Fax: 905-823-2669 E-mail: jdowell@mrc.ca Toll-free: 1 -800-265-6072 E-mail: gmooreOecoplans.com Fax: 519-873-4600 E-mail: Daniel.Leake@ontario.ca Af any time during the atudy interested persons can contact the Ministry's consultant regarding outstanding issues. Information wili be collected in accordance wîth the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Ac. With the exception of personai information, ail commenta wilI become part of the public record. Visit us at www.highway4Ol -hespeler-halton.ca >Ontario FOURTH INSTAILMENT At its annual general meeting recently, the Milton District Hospital Auxiliary presented a $125,000 cheque ta the Milton District Hospital Foundation and Halton Healthcare Services (HHS). The funds represented the fourth instaliment of the auxiliatys $500,000 pledge toward the hospital's CT Scanner and Diagnostic Renewal Campaîgn. From left are auxiliary past president Rita Ward, foundcation executîve director Helen Vatîstas, HHS board chair Mary Davies and HHS presîdent and CEO John Oliver. e fram DATEUINE on page BS ThursdayJuly 23 Morus Supporting Monts in Milton - a support group for mothers struggling with pastpar- tum depression andi/or anxiety - meets at Halton Kitis West Milton Hub at Our Lady of Victory Sehool, 540 Commercial St., from 7 ta 8:30 p.m. Cati Janet Siverns at (905) 825-6000, ext. 2927. Milton District Hospital battis a anc on-anc breastfeeding clinic wtth a certifieti lactation consultant from 6 ta 9 p.m. To make an appaintmcnt, cati Jili Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610. Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) of Halton prescrnts its 'lts All About Me' wamcns group from 1 ta 3 p.m. at the H-lton Muttîcultural ( ouncil. 400 Bronic ',i S, unit l0 A. i rcc buts tickets ancdili, ments are pravided. The Deck drap-in vouth centre, 200 Main St. E. (rear entrance), is open [rom noan ta 6 p.ni for stu- dents in (Gradies 6 ta 12. iThe Milton Seniors' Activity Cenître, 500 Chîids Dr., battis bil- liards from 9 a.in ta 9 p.m., the Thursday Afternoon Movie from 1:30 ta 3:30 im fcaîuring Pul B/at: Mi/ Cap., contract bridge fromn 1:30 ta 3:30 p.ni., clogging from 2 t 3:30 p.m andi table ten- 20OO au ovor $1,000 *Worth etlWlpsr flUides, Svnthstic Meier 011, Car Cars and Tirs Cars prsductslrom thss uap rands: PRIZES INCLUDINO $"400 OAS CARO .4LMART SYNTHETUC OUL CHANGES Vote at carguidecanada.ca« No pîîîhase eessmy, (aaeet vaid iniJîiy 10, 2009 to 5ly 26, 2009 fheare For()Fn akgsaalbét ewnec prxmt ealvle oftiilt3,ii $175fandî83iA, repetiey. Approimateodds tiîiinça pnie dpend on the otal umber oteiiiile enies eeived ihepoeeta winnefs crustcorîecly answeraîiiîefiie, killin usion eand colmpee à ecraion a Rifeie. OpeIo aieal residets of Canada except Quebe), thil havereached eht.eofîiiajiiy. irnftonei()tley per oustol. For cmpete ontestre, isit wî,.aruî,,fîîaa.toules Dis from 7:30 ta 9:30 p.m. The cost for each activity is $2 for members and $4 for non-members. Bld eucbre runs from 1:30 ta 4 p.m. [or $2.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members. Cati (905) 875- 1681. Friday July 24 Milton District Hospital holds a drap-n breastfeeding group with a certified lactation consultant from 10 ta, 11:30 a.m. at Dur Lady of Victory School, 540 Commercial St., with information shared and babies weighed. Pregnant women are welcome. Cati Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610. The De&k drap-mn youth centre, 200 Main St. E. (rear entrance), is open from noon ta 10 p.m. for stu- cdcnts in Grades 6 ta 12. The Milton Seniors' Activitv 5.00li ll)Cbîc. Di.. hifld., bil- liards [rom 9Oa.r. to 4p.m., tai chi from 9 ta 11:30 a.m., bingo from 9:30 arn. ta noon, conntra bridge frorn 10 arn. ta noon and the Cyber Café fromn i to 3 p.mn. The cost for each activity is $2 for incm- bers and $4 for non inembers. The Friday Evening Movie (s heid from 7 ta 10 p.i. featuring Dan in Rcal Lt/eý for $2. And bld eucbre is heid at the Campbelliisiie fbons Hll frotn 7:30 to 10 .m. The cost is S3. Cail (905) 875-1681. WMANTED Vlote for your favourite vehicles and itomotive products in the flrst annual carg. d >RIVER'S CHOICE AWARDS MMENUKT tMo