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Oakville Beaver | Thursday, July 6, 2023 | 26 MEET THE PEOPLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD. VISIT INSIDEHALTON.COM TO LEARN ABOUT LOCAL PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITY REGION AHalton NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION Watermain and Wastewater Main Improvements, Various Streets in Ward 1, Town of Oakville IBNEWS TOWN APPROVES NEARLY $138K FOR HERITAGE PROJECTS DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com The Town of Oakville has approved funding for 47 heritage property resto- ration projects. The planning and devel- , June 12 meeting to approve nearly $138,000 in funding for res- toration projects on pri- vate heritage properties. The funds, through the town's heri- tage grant program, will help heritage properties improve their structural stability though stucco re- pairs, historic roof replace- ment, window restora- tions, and more. Town staffsaid grant re- cipients include schools, trees that are part of a des- ignated cultural heritage lands: could only supply 47 of thos ‘Town staff noted that, $944,000 in grants for 215 restoration and conserva. tion projects over the last 10 be ars. ritage grant program application: willnext open in January 2024. Each year, the program offers $120,000 in funding; rahe town staff said year, additional , 965 was allocated from unused grants, developer contributions and heritage fees. "While Oakville contin- ues to grow, heritage pres- ervation remains a priori- ty for council," said Oak- ville Mayor Rob Burton. rae heritage grant pro- m helps maintain the historical and cultural ele- ments of properties and irengthens the visual ap- gram also supports the town's efforts in address- ing cli ange." To be eligible for the grant program, the proper- ty must have official desig- nation as part of the offi- cial heritage register. grant applicant sage eae put in their own funding in order to receive matching grants from the town for up to $15,000 per y. The town has 614 offi- cially designated proper- ties while another 294 properties are not desig- nated but have cultural value and are listed on the municipal heritage regis- ter. ‘Town staff noted recent legislative changes as part of the province's Bill 23 re- ritage s to be removed from the register unless. they achieve desig- nation by 20: insidehalton.com Project number: PR-3314A cape. eal of Oakville as we stay ‘he wn thas initiated a . nie ns is the 10th year of connected to our cultural heritage designation pro Scheduled start date: June 2023 am and eve ‘oots. By encouraging the _ ject to evaluate the merits Scheduled completion date: Summer 2024 ee has progressed to be restoration ofhistoricma- of designating appro: . more and more utilized by terials anddiverting waste mately 80 listed properties Contractor: Ground Breakers Contracting LTD. members of the communi- from landfills, this pro- by 2025. ty that have heritage prop- erties," said Ward 2 Coun. For more information about Regional improvement projects: Buildi Cathy Duddeck. = visit . Z™ uilding ‘his year we had visit halton.ca; Consructo a Better $2.1 + sign up to receive email notice and updates; or Halton cact SIGN UP FOR OUR + email accesshalton@halton.ca or call 311 worth of projects that were WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT INSIDEHALTON.COM Stay safe and healthy this summer As you plan for activities outdoors with your friends and family this summer, it’s important to keep health and safety top of mind as you enjoy our beautiful region. Visit halton.ca to get important information and tips: + Ensure beach water is safe before swimming. + Get heat and air quality alerts. + Protect against mosquitos and ticks. + Be careful around wildlife. Wie Ke Syn + Pebble Concrete * Stamped Concrete ¢ Interlocking + Flagstone « Walkways » Garage Floors» Pato * Driveways * Curbs ioe ary Carr Regional Chair : for parents through our ! Have a great summer, everyone! weer htton » Campbot + Hamiton «Gotta» Mistsauga °Waterdo Meetings at Halton Region Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. ca. 3133 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Milton, ON L9E 0J7 Videos will be posted to halton. Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. TTalaak-lar-larek-ver-l ol-mere)