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Ontario Land Corp. Says NorthPickrigDevelopýment Would BDenefit Durham Region Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 28, 1979 Ontario Land Corporation Unveils Plans for North Pickering By Peter Parrott The development of a new communlty in north Pickering would help rather than hinder industrial land residential growth in the rest of the Durham Reglon. "I arn convinced that Durham wiii not grow significantiy in competition with the north and the west unless Seaton is there, bringing industry and population," said a spokesman for the Ontario Land, Corporation at a meeting of Durham 's Regionai Council recently. Robert McDonald, vice chairman and chief executive officer of the Ontario Land Corporation (OLC) addressed a meeting of Regional Council in Whitby Wednesday, November 14, in order to explain plans that the OLC has in store for' 25,000 acres of property in the north Pickering area. lHighlights of the plan for the new community of Seaton outiined at last week's Regionai Council session include the folowing: --7,000 acres of residential, commercial and industrial property. -8,000 acres of open space. --- just over 10,000 acres of farmiand which will remain in iong-term agicultural use unie a provincial farm lease program. The Seaton community would be built east of Duffin Creek and north of the built-up area of Pickering. Construction would occur in stages, beginning in 1982 and ending"some tîme around the year 2000 or shortly thereafter. At that time, dvopent would contain beteen75,00 nd 90,000 residents. In his remarks, Mr. McDonald said the new community wouid not monopolize the development market in the Durham Region. The OLC vice- chairman emphasized the idea that Seaton would only take a portion of the industrial, commercial and residentiai market. ."We do not want to grow and 426 Simcoe St. S. Telephone 723-0011 try to take ail of this market." It would just not work," Mr. McDonaid said. He also told Regional Councîl that his COrprto wouid be prepaedto conduct a study to check out the impact Seaton would have on deveiopment in the Durham Region. He predicted that the investigation would support dlaims that the community wouid provide an economic boost to the Durham Region. However not ail regional councillors who heard the plans for the new north Pickering community were convinced that Seaton would be an economic benefit for this area. Many of Oshawa's regional councillors, led by Mayor Jim Potticary, were skepticai. Mayor Potticary referred to the plans for 75,000 to 90,000 persons in the new community as a "dream. " He said he was concerned that no financial impact study had been made on the effects of this deveiopmnent. The Oshawa mayor aiso suggested that the Ontario Land Corporation should instail industry before housing. "Why don't you put the industry there first and then follow along with the homes?" hie asked. Councillor Allan Pilkey, of Oshawa, suggested the plan for a new community on the rim of Metro Toronto would attract housing and industry and therefore shut off further growth in the east. "I think it would drasticaily reduce the Province's go-east policy," hie said. Newcastle's mayor suggested that a study is needed to see what sort of effect Seaton would have on regional development. But Mayor, Garnet Rickard said municipalities do not like to see another development rise up in competition for "parochial reasons." He suggested there wouid be fewer complaints if growth planned for Seaton were to be spread throughout, the Durham Region rather than centred in one location. Seaton has been described as a community which Oshawa balances industrial, commercial, residential and recreational development. This means that it will not only be a p lace for people to live but aîso a place where they can work. "We believe the live/work environment is going to be a very popular thing," said Mr. McDonaid. A live/work community wîll mean shorter journeys to work and therefore longer leisure time for residents as well as less pressure on the commuter system. Mr. McDonald said rising energy costs are one of the reasons why a live/work environment is desirable. Seaton p lans caîl for a ring of industrial land on the eastern and northerni fringes of the community. A total of 1,800 acres is earmarked for, inouslry and like the whole of the community, this property will be developed in stages. Stage one calîs for development of 600 acres on eîther side of the Brock Rd. and this develo)ment would OIL LAMPS fromn......... 6.95 See our complete selection of accessories including tool sets, glass doors, wood- holders, copper and /brass scutties, screens, P and grates Thel Firoplooe II!Plus Ilà LA1 r~4~ 900 Hopkins at Burns WHITBY 668-3192 STORE HRS: TUES-WED. 9-6 ~ THURS.-FRI. 9-9 SAT. 9-5 provide an estimated 6,000 to 7,000 jobs. In his description of the project, Mr. McDonald noted that Seaton is the resuit of a long-standing provincial government go-east policy. The OLC vice-chairman said Seaton was not proceeding because the government is trying to save its skins as a resuit of the international airport being deiayed. "Nothing could be farther from the truth," he said. Mr. McDonald said there were plans for new communities in north Pickering even before the international airport was proposed. On the topic of farmland, Mr. McDonald indicated that, the best . agricultural land would be preserved in the Seaton concept. The 10,000 acres of agricultural property would be located west of Duffins Creek and would be separated from the new community by a buffer zone which would remain as an open space area. The name of the community was selected by the Ontario Land Corporation in honor of Lord Seaton, Lieutenant Governor of upper Canada from 1828 to 1836. Lord Seaton, (Sir John Coiborne) did a great deal to encourage agriculture in the rural area around Toronto. It was partly through his efforts that land in the Pickering area was settled by English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh families. Lord Seaton was also the founder of Upper Canada College in 1829. At present, the Ontario Land Corporation is asking the Durham Region to modify its officiai plan in order to accommodate the development of Seatoxà. The officiai- plan modification could take a long time to gain approval because municipalities, government agencies and the general public must stili consider the proposed development. I t is' estimated that the development will not be before Regional Council for approval until March or April of next year. Plan showing major land uses within Seaton in the context of the 10,000 hectare (25,200 acre) North Pickering planning area. Located on 2,800 hectares (7,000 acres), the new Christmas Awreath at Christmas weicomes your guests to your home. If your famiiy visits a tree farm or a lot to select a Christmas tree, why not purchase additionai ever- greens and pine cones this year to make a wreath. The supplies required can be few but the variations of wreaths are numerous, say crafts specialists with the -Home Wreaths Economnies Branch, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. A basic wreath wiil need a base or frame. Craft supply stores carry wîre frames in various sizes. There is gen- erally an outside ring, two middle rings and an inside ring. Natural straw wreaths are now available in various sizes. Fine florists' wire, wired wooden floral picks, holiy or mistletoe leaves and bernies, and bows are other supplies that you may need. To make a basic wreath with evergreens and pine cones, break the large ever- green branch into smaller branches. These branches can be wired to the basic frame to cover it completely. Wire the pine cones in groups, then attach to the frame by insertîng the wire through the evergreen around one of the rings. To wire a pine cone, Robert McDonald (at podium), vice-chairman 'of the Ontario Land Corporation, answers questions from Durham's regional councillors at a meeting in Whitby, Nov. 14. The Ontario Land Corporation met members of Durhams Regional Council to discuss plans for the new, north Pickering community of Seaton. The community is expected to be under construction by 1982 and completed some time around he year 2000. It wilI have a population of between 75,000 and 90,000. Photo was taken in theWhitby Council Chambers where the meeting with OLC was held. tree ornampl,(s, strawîiowers,_ wiIl help hold them in place. dried baby's breath, spices Make a wreath this Christ- (such as cinnamon sticks, mas. When you decorate your lavender, rosemary) can be tree, put aside a few decora- wired to picks then added to tions for your wreath and have your wreath. A littie dab of fun with the famiiy makîng a glue on the bottom of your original wreath for your spices, herbs or ornaments home. community is bounded on the west by West Duffin Creek, on the east by an area just east of Brock Road, on the north by highway 7 and on the south by CP rail. wrap florists' wire around the bottom of the cone, leaving enough wire to wrap around the frame. For added decora- tion, paint the top of the pine cones with silver or gold paint, then dip in glitter. A large bow can be added at the top or bottom to finish your wreath. 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