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Province withdrew its Merton Lands housing plan continued from p.1 "It is clear that people value this green space as an important habitat for wildlife and a popular recreation facility." Bronte Green Corporation put forward its development application to the Town of Oakville more than a year ago -- in March 2014. The matter has since been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) with Bronte Green representatives arguing the Town failed to deliver a timely decision on its development application. Under Ontario's Planning Act, a municipality has a prescribed period of time in which it must take action or the applicant is allowed to appeal to the OMB. An OMB pre-hearing on Bronte Green's proposal is scheduled to take place on May 1 with the hearing itself set to start in October. Elgar is calling on residents to attend his April 14 meeting so they can learn about the OMB process and how they can become involved. The Town began a study of the Merton Lands, which includes the Saw-Whet Golf Course, in 2012 to further define the Fourteen Mile Creek valley lands and adjust the affected land-use designations. Since then, extensive technical studies, analysis and public consultation has been undertaken. According to Elgar, the Town's Merton Lands Planning Study is ongoing despite the development applications received. Town staff are still waiting for a complete environmental assessment of the site, said the Ward 4 councillor. The Province had expressed early interest in developing 60 townhouses on the eastern edge of the lands, just off of Third Line. However, Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn announced last September that Infrastructure Ontario (IO) was withdrawing its proposal, leaving only Bronte Green's application outstanding. The Town has leased properties on the Merton Lands from IO until 2040. Deerfield Golf Club also has a lease from the Province that expires in 2022. The Region of Halton Headquarters is located at 1151 Bronte Rd. -- with files from Michael Gregory 3 | Thursday, April 9, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com inside today's Spotlight Arts Health Beaver www.insideHALTON.com 6 34 36 Sports Classified 39 43 For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online at www.oakvillebeaver.com Dell Computers, Pharmasave Drugs, Metro, Lazyboy Furniture Gallery, Oakville Home Show, M&M Meats, Arrow Furniture, Rabba, Dr. Green Services, Nature's Source, Real Canadian Superstore, Extension Pilates, No Frills, Lowes, SoftMoc, ICARE Optical, Michael Angelo's, Food Basics, Stateview Homes, Barbecues Galore, JYSK Bed & Bath, 2001 Audio Video, Home Hardware, Hudson's Bay Co., Ren's Feed & Supply, Leon's Furniture, National Sports, Home Outfitters, Fortinos, Rexall, Pharma Plus, Sport Chek, Bouclair, Pat Valu, The Brick, Shoppers Drug Mart, Michael's, The Source, Longo's, Home Depot, Beddington's Bed & Bath, Centennial Windows, TruGreen, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Canadian Tire, Sears, Connect Hearing, Brick Mattress, Staples, Reliance, Drug Trading, Freshco, Sobeys, Best Buy, Sears A STEP BEYOND IN CARE Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist · Foot/Arch Pain? · Ingrown Toenails? · Diabetes? · Swollen Ankles? · Corns, Calluses? Do you have: *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes Call for an appointment 905-632-1414 728 Burloak Drive www.footandhealthclinic.com Rediscover the lively SOUNDS OF SPRING! Nicole Clark Audiologist Winner of BEST Hearing C entre in Oakvil le - 7 years in a r ow What we offer: · Two Full-time experienced Audiologists · Hearing tests for all ages · Hearing aid fittings · A range of quality hearing aids to fit your needs and budget · Direct billing - ADP, DVA, WSIB & Greenshield · No referrals necessary *Offer expires May 15, 2015. See clinic for more details SPECIAL SPRING PRICING SAVE $500 on a pair of Alta2 Pro streamer for iPhone* plus FREE 1235 Trafalgar Rd. Suite 207 Oakville, ON T: 905.849.5894 www.oakvillehearing.com