Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 4 Nov 2005, p. 30

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A30 - The Canadian Champion, Friday, November 4, 2005 Both bridges have the highest deficiency ranking in Milton lIe cxci Lîu xxii i dJt Ihmeýr, tat vI't ovx hasc 'ets wait if t gîtes to Ileritage Oakville for siudy. Oaksille councillors questioned svhether the general public - whose members are believed t0 value the scenic, rural rouie that bends and dips and includes the one-lane bridges -was aware of plans 10 change the roadway. Councillors also questioned whether there was any means 1<) rebuîld the bridges as one-lane bridges. Mr. Rook, however, advîsed îhaî henitage advice received 10 date indicates the bridges are of "interesi," but flot "significant" in terms of their heritage value. Mr. Rook advised the sione abuimenîs may be something tsi preserve as a feature of the new landscape. Also, once upgrading occurs, those professionals involved are mandated 10 upgrade the roadway and bridges to current legal standards. Those standards caîl for îsvo-lane bridges. A se i o k i(le lin w , onll in., l ,ý ý 1i, Il,, <Y 11, rebuîld the «ne-laite bridges, tlîc bridges wouldnt meci legal requiremenis aîîd any liabîlîîy that arose woutd faIt to the municipalîty -and ils taxpayers. Both bridges have the highest deficiency ranking in Milton. Lower Base Line. adjacet to1 the Sixteen Mile Creek valley, ix alsit a concern. lIi the taxi tew years, two sectioîns of the road- way have been closed because of stope faîlures -affecting access for residents, businesses and emergency services. The road. according to Mr. Rook, also has several areas oif otîgoing structural failure. inadequate sight distance and shoul- ders. Over a series of four public meetings. the question of rebuild- îng the bridges as one-lane structures was an issue, admiîîed Mr. Rook. However, the current bridges can't be refurhished to meet requîred standards and aren't deemed of any herîtage value. "This affects a wîde community. Everyone enjoys the coun- IýýLî,aY<0W (ilYY0 Sm; YýY~ Y , , uic Lower Base Line attracts cyclîsts and car clubs. "This ix a beautîful road," said Councîllor Renee Sandelowsky, who called foîr the referral 10 Heritage Oakville -and won utianîmous committce support. Mr. Sandelowsky said new provincial planning rules provide for consideration of significant cultural and heritage landscapes. The councillor said she would like Heritage Oakville 10 explore the new rules and any potential impact on the road. Mr. Rook admitted some municipalities have different stan- dards for scenic roads. Mr. Sandelowsky saîd more study was wsrranted because "it's a really important piece of heritage." A similar bridge ai Fourth Line was ctosed to vehicles. but still accommodates pedestrians and cyclists. If duplicate bridges were built, however if would greater impact the creek valley. advised Mr. Rook. Place items at curb by 7:00 arn. on your designated bulk collection day. Check the map for your corresponding collection zone. items will be collected on the day designated for your zone. Bulk Waste Collection Zone 1 Wednesdlay, November 9 là N Zone 2 Wednesdlay, November 16 Zone 3 Wednesdlay, November 23 Zone 4 Wednesdlay, November 30 Zone 5 Wednesdlay, December 7 Metal and Appitane ~ FCa#-in Colecbior Srvice Metal items and appliances will ONLY be collected on a caîll n baaîs, sud therefore will not be collected on your scheduled Bulk Collection day. To receive collection, please cal Halton Region at I -866-4HALTON(1-866-442-5866). Metal items and appliances include refrigerators, freezers, disbwashers, stoves, wasbers, dryers, metal furniture, broken down swing sets, etc. The -dwM matoel. wi NOT b. coU.llct.d: " Automobile Parte " Propane Tanks ".Tres " Building and Demolition Debuls " Concrete and Bricks " Household Hazardous Waste " Cardboard Boxes " Tiree Branches " Tree Stumpa- * Soit and Rocks These items may b. disposed of aI HaIton's Waate Management Site (HWMS), 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton Open Monday - Saturday 8:00 arn. - 4:30 p.m. *Only small non-hazardous automobile parts can be accepted aI the HWMS. **Only small tree stumps under 30 cm (1 fI) in diameter can fie accepted aI the HWMS. NOIC OF CONTRUTIO BRONTE ROAD (REGIONAL ROAD 25) RECONSTRUCTION FROM UPPER MIDDLE ROAD (REGIONAL ROAD 38) TO SOUTH LIMIT 0F HIGHWAY 407 TOWN 0F OAKVILLE CONTRACT NUMBER: SCHEDULED START DATE: SCHEDULED COMPLETION DATE: CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR: ___________________________________________________________i ~ ROAR Up Kîîîmaniato * ROAR Up Kilimanjaro is a major fundraiser for the Canadian Foundation for lnfectious Diseases. Once tbougbt 10 be eliminated as a public bealth riak, infectioua diseaaes are now a leading cauae of deatb worldwide. A courageous and caring Canadian teamn will travel to Africa in the summer of 2006 and ROAR -Realize Opportunities toAdvance Research. They will bike from Kilimanaro's tropical base to tbe 19,344 foot glacial summit on a quesl to maise $500,000+. ~,If you would like lu join the ROAR team or learn more about Ibis adventure, please attend an information * evenîng on Monday, November 7, 2005, 7 p.m., Halton Regional Building, Soutb Auditorium. RSVP to camulvale@researcbid.com or 905-827-6008 ext. 3. R-2048B-05 OCTOBER 27, 2005 SPRING 2007 BOB WICKLUND EXT. 7607 Haltes Rëgeona; Meeti Schodule November 8th 9:30 ar.- Health & Social Services Committee November 9th 9:30 ar.- Planning & Public Works Committee November 9tb 1:30 p. m. -Administration & Finance Committee November l6th 9:30 ar. - Regional Council Proitf RadOakilC,,Onari LE 1 - e1 90-82-600 Tlf ret: -86-4ALTN -TT: 95-27-8,3 -wwwrcgio.hato.on .

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