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Applications for two City of Mississauga flood prevention rebates now open

By Announcement, Resources, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko is happy to share another update, as promised.

Both rebates provide financial support to Mississauga residents who install water-resistant materials or other flood prevention measures within their home or on their property.

February 12, 2025

Today, the City launched two flood prevention rebates to help residents offset the cost of installing measures to limit flooding in and around their homes. These two programs offer up to a total of $10,500 in financial support for eligible Mississauga homeowners.

City rebate programs

The City has launched two rebate programs to help offset the cost of upgrades for Mississauga homeowners.

  • Flood Resilience Rebate: is a City rebate program created to help those who had flood damage and installed eligible water resilient materials and other measures to make their homes more resistant to future flooding. The rebate pays for up to 50 per cent of the cost of these materials, labour and tax, up to a maximum of $3,000.
  • Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate: is a City rebate program created to replace the Foundation Drain Collector Sump Pump Subsidy. This new city-wide rebate program offers up to $7,500 to pay for eligible basement flood prevention measures, such as a sump pump or downspout disconnection.

Apply for the Flood Resilience Rebate

To be eligible, you must be a registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within Mississauga. To provide proof of ownership, you must provide a copy of your City tax bill. The name on the application must match the registered owner listed on the tax bill. You must have experienced flood damage on or after the July 8, 2013, storm event. Only one registered owner per residential address is eligible to receive a rebate.

Residents must complete a rebate application and submit it with a copy of their City tax bill and proof of eligibility, including:

  • Proof of flooding: such as an insurance claim or photos of flooding in the residential dwelling.
  • Proof of eligible work: such as receipts for purchased materials.
  • Proof of payment: such as paid invoices from a contractor for completed work.

You can submit your application and supporting documentation online or by mail.

Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2025.

Apply for the Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate

To be eligible, you must be a registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within Mississauga. To provide proof of ownership, you must provide a copy of your City tax bill. The name on the application must match the registered owner listed on the tax bill. All measures must be installed by a professional with a valid City of Mississauga business license.

Residents must complete a rebate application and submit it with a copy of their City tax bill and proof of eligibility, including:

  • Proof of eligible work: such as quotes for work to be completed.
  • Proof of payment: such as paid invoices from a contractor for completed work.

Retroactive applications for measures installed after July 16, 2024, prior to launch of the program, will be accepted until August 1, 2025.

New applications can be made for measures installed on February 12, 2025 and after. This type of application has two stages, pre-approval and final approval. For further information, please visit the rebate program webpage.

You can submit your application and supporting documentation online or by mail.

This is an ongoing program that is subject to Council approval.

Useful links

February 12, 2025
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Flood Resilience and Basement Flooding Prevention Rebates – FAQ’s

By Issues, Resources

General Questions – FAQ

When can applications be submitted?
Both rebate programs are set to be open February 12, 2025.

We’ve been contacted by contractors to undertake works, are these programs mandatory?
No, all rebate programs are voluntary.

How do I obtain a qualified/reputable contractor?
This is the responsibility of the homeowner, as with any works done on private property. City staff are creating guidance to warn residents about fraudulent practices that will be on the City’s website at launch of the programs.

In cases where the work requires the contractor to have a valid Mississauga business licence, how do I confirm this?
Please call 311 to confirm

Is the existing FDC Sump Pump Subsidy ending? Can I still apply for a Sump Pump subsidy?
The FDC Sump Pump Subsidy program is proposed to end February 3, 2025. Sump pumps installed up to this date are still eligible to apply for this subsidy as the program ends and transition to the new rebate program begins.
After February 3, 2025, residents will be eligible to apply to the Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate (applications open February 12th), which includes measures such as sump pumps for the same amount of $6,000.
Flood Resilience Rebate – The program provides a rebate of 50% of the invoiced cost up to a lifetime maximum of $3,000 to support residents with the installation of water resistant-materials and other measures.

Who is eligible for a rebate?
Registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within the City of Mississauga that have experienced flood damage from the July 8, 2013 event or after.

What is eligible for a rebate?
At launch of the program a Flood Resilient Materials catalogue will be provided for a full list of allowable flood-resilient measures. Examples may include:
Interior Options
• Wall construction
• Floor design
• Raise Utility Hardware (e.g. electrical outlets)
• Moisture alarms
Exterior Options
• Grading adjacent to house
• Damp-proofing membrane/Coating for exterior foundation
• Corrugated steel window well and cover

I installed ‘resilient’ materials after the July 16, 2024 storm event. Can I still apply for the rebate?
Yes, you may submit a retroactive application for materials/works, prior to launch of the program.

I installed ‘resilient’ materials in my basement prior to July 16th, 2024. Can I apply for the rebate?
Yes, the rebate is open to anyone who experienced flood damage from the July 8, 2013 event or after.

How to apply?
An online application form will be available on the City’s website at launch.
What are the application requirements/documents?
a) Proof of ownership
b) Proof of flooding
c) Proof of eligible work and payment
d) Photos of installation

Details of application requirements/documents will be available on the City’s website.

When will I receive payment?
Applicants will be notified by email whether the application has been approved/declined or requires additional information.
Rebates are paid out in order they are received, and it may take 8 to 10 weeks for approved applicants to receive a cheque in the mail.
Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate – The Program provides a rebate of up to $7,500 to support residents with the installation of basement flooding prevention measures.

Who is eligible for a rebate?
Registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within the City of Mississauga.

What is eligible for a rebate?
Proposed Prevention Measures:
• Sump pump $6,000
• Foundation drain (weeping tile) pipe capping $1,000
• Downspout disconnection $125/per, total $500
• Storm lateral backwater valve $1,500

I installed measures (e.g. sump pump) after the July/August, 2024 storm events. Can I still apply for the rebate?
Yes, you may submit a retroactive application for measures installed after July 16, 2024, prior to launch of the program (up to August 1, 2025).

I installed a sump pump many years ago. Can I apply for a rebate today?
If you have had a sump pump for 10 years or more (i.e. prior to Feb. 2015), you’re eligible to apply for the rebate to install a ‘renewal’ sump pump.

I have a receipt for a sump pump installed 5 years ago. Can I apply for the rebate?
Rebate applications are eligible for measures installed after July 16, 2024. Renewal sump
pump applications are eligible after 10 years or more.

I have received a rebate for my sump pump installation. Are there other measures I can apply for?
Yes. If you have not capped your foundation drain or disconnected your downspouts, for example, these measures are eligible to apply.

I received the rebate, can I update/replace my sump pump in the future?
Yes, the program accepts applications for rebate of a ‘renewal’ sump pump installed every 10 or more years.

How to apply?
An online application form will be available on the City’s website at launch.

What are the application requirements/documents?
a) Proof of ownership
b) Detailed quote/invoice of eligible works
c) May require building permit
Details of application requirements/documents will be available on the City’s website.

When will I receive payment?
Applicants will be notified by email whether the application has been approved/declined or requires additional information.
Rebates are paid out in order they are received, and it may take 8 to 10 weeks for approved applicants to receive a cheque in the mail.

January 27, 2025
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Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) Program announced for Little Etobicoke Creek area

By Announcement, Issues, Resources, Ward 1

DRAO Announcement

On November 29th, 2024, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced that the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program has been activated for the Little Etobicoke Creek area in response to the July 16th and August 17th and 18th localized flooding events.

Councillor Dasko was instrumental in having the Provincial officials connect with local residents in Ward 1 for inspections, to ensure that a full understanding of the magnitude of the issues in the area were understood.  The result of which is that the area has been recognized and included in the program.

Applications for the program will be accepted until the deadline of Monday, March 31, 2025. Homeowners and residential tenants, small owner-operated businesses, and not-for-profit organizations may apply for assistance if they reside in the activation area.

Program guidelines, activation area maps, information sheets, and application forms can be found on the DRAO website.

DRAO is a program that can help with the recovery of costs after a natural disaster. Financial help from the program is limited to $250,000 per application, is subject to a $500 deductible (which may be waived for low-income households), and reimburses up to 90% of your total eligible costs with limits for emergency expenses, household appliances, and furnishings.

The DRAO program does not cover all costs. Eligible applicants may receive assistance for emergency expenses and for repair or replacement of essential property if they do not have insurance—or if their insurance is insufficient—to cover their essential costs according to the DRAO program guidelines. Damage due to sewer-backup is not eligible under the program. An exception is made for low-income households as defined by the guidelines. See details online.

In addition, eligible basement repairs are only allowed to the extent they are returned to a basic and safe state (e.g., stud walls and repairs to essential appliances such as furnaces and hot water heaters). Repairs to furnished basements are ineligible unless there is damage to an essential living space. See details online.

DRAO is a provincial program, and is not related to the various programs and initiatives that the City of Mississauga has undertaken related to localized flooding and flood recovery. Residents who do not reside in the DRAO activation area are still eligible for the other City programs and initiatives.

If you have any questions about the DRAO program, you may contact the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing program staff at: DisasterAssistance@Ontario.ca.

December 2, 2024
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Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program applications now open

By Announcement, Issues, Resources, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

The one-time grant is available to eligible homeowners or tenants in Mississauga who had flood damage from the severe weather events in July and August 2024.

December 2, 2024

Today, the City of Mississauga launched its Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant, a one-time payment of $1,000 to affected property owners and tenants in Mississauga, who experienced basement flooding on July 16, August 17 and August 18. Residents can only apply for the grant once, even if they own more than one eligible property or experienced flooding on more than one day.

Who is eligible

To be eligible to apply for the Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Be an individual, not a corporation or business entity.
  • Be a registered owner or tenant of a residential dwelling within Mississauga.
  • Have experienced flood damage to your residence from the rainfall events on July 16, August 17 or August 18, 2024.

What you need to apply

Residents must complete a grant application and submit proof of eligibility, including proof of ownership or residence and proof of flooding.

To provide proof of ownership, you must provide a copy of your City tax bill. The name on the application must match the registered owner listed on the tax bill.

To provide proof of residence, if you are a tenant, you must show proof that you live at the eligible residence. You can provide:

  • Lease or rental agreement
  • Ontario driver’s license
  • Bank or credit card statement
  • Insurance policy
  • Utility, telephone or internet bill

All applicants must provide proof of flooding within a residential dwelling, such as:

  • Proof of an insurance claim made for flooding.
  • Correspondence with 311 Customer Service, a Councillor’s office or City staff.
  • Invoices, receipts or quotes for flood cleanup or repairs.
  • Photos of flooding in the residential dwelling, with the file’s metadata date stamped.

Applying online

Visit the webpage and upload the supporting documents, including proof of ownership or residence and proof of flooding.

Each file must be 5 MB or smaller and in one of the following formats: JPEG, JPG, PNG, GIF, PDF or WebP.

Applying by mail

Mail a completed Flood Relief Grant Application and supporting documents to the following address:

Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program
Transportation and Works
Environmental Services Section
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1

For more information about the grant, residents are asked to call 311.

Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2025.

Important facts about stormwater

There are more than 51,000 storm drains in Mississauga, 1,900 km of storm sewer pipes, 270 km of ditches, 150 km of creeks, and 80 stormwater management facilities.

Valued at more than $7 billion, Mississauga’s stormwater drainage system requires constant care. Staff continue to assess and prioritize the most effective improvements to this aging infrastructure. Installing stormwater infrastructure requires a large investment up front, and it is expensive, but important to maintain.

Rebate programs

In February 2025, the City will be launching two additional rebate programs:

  • Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate Program will provide rebates up to $6,800 for eligible flood prevention improvements.
  • Flood Resilience Rebate Program will provide rebates of 50 per cent of the invoiced cost up to a maximum of $3,000 to cover costs associated with eligible measures taken to make improvements to your home to minimize flooding impact.

Other subsidies

Region of Peel Sanitary Backwater Valve Rebate (Current): The Region provides a $1,500 rebate for eligible homeowners to cover the cost of installing a sanitary backwater valve to reduce basement flooding due to sanitary back-ups of wastewater from the sanitary sewer. For more information, visit peelregion.ca.

Useful links

Read more about the City’s stormwater infrastructure.

Learn more about how to reduce the risk of flooding on your property.

Watch the City’s Flooding Information Session video.

December 2, 2024
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Update – Action Plan for Stormwater and Flood Mitigation

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko is happy to share another update, as promised.  Resulting from the last report and Councillor Dasko’s advocacy for his residents councils direction was to staff to come back to Council.  Yesterday, on September 25, 2024 with Corporate Report: 10.2. entitled “Council Update – July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events” (attached). This report, which was passed by Councillor Dasko and his colleagues unanimously, is an action-oriented approach to accelerating flood mitigation initiatives, inspection enhancements and increased maintenance and operation activities. Councillor Dasko has also attached his motion for your perusal which was again unanimously passed by all of council.

Watch Council Sept 25, 2024 Item 7.4 (running from 31.03-1.11) Emma Calvert sharing Corporate report 10.2.

View the report 

The following items were passed and are to be actioned:

  • A Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program to provide a one-time grant of $1,000 to Mississauga residential property owners who incurred damages as a result of basement flooding following the weather events on July 16, 2024, or August 17 and 18, 2024, as a result of Councillor Dasko’s motion on September 11, 2024.
  • A basement flooding prevention rebate program to provide up to $6,800 to make basement flood prevention improvements more affordable.
  • With the number of staff meetings with Councillor Dasko he was pleased to see that staff were convinced to step up the timeline of new and accelerated stormwater projects, as outlined in the Project-based action plan includes accelerating the Design and Construction of the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation Project by 6 years, including infrastructure improvement projects in 2025, 2026, 2027, with a completion year of 2028.
  • Enhancements to routine maintenance of stormwater infrastructure
  • City staff will work further with local authorities like the TRCA, Alectra, and the Emergency Management Team to identify opportunities to enhance public alerting to residents during localized flooding.
  • Staff have been directed to prepare and submit applications to the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (second intake- November 1, 2024) and Housing-Enabling Core Services Stream programs to support the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation Project.

Furthermore, at the Region of Peel, Regional Council passed a motion on September 12, 2024 to have an increase in the Sanitary Backwater Valve Rebate Program. The program is available to property owners in priority areas in Peel who had experienced sanitary flooding because of a storm event in the past 10 years. Residents living in neighborhoods outside the priority areas can also apply for a subsidy if they have reported flooding to Peel Region in the past or have an insurance claim. Subsidies are 60% of the invoiced cost, up to a maximum $1,500. Residents are asked to call Peel Region at 905-791-7800 to confirm eligibility for the backwater valve subsidy before proceeding with an installation. For more information please visit peelregion.ca.

Please note that there will be an upcoming City-wide Public Information Session for 2024 Flood Events.  Councillor Dasko will share more details when they are announced.

September 26, 2024
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CITY OF MISSISSAUGA – NOTICE OF COMPLETION – Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Dixie

By Announcement, Planning & Development, Resources

Dundas Flood Mitigation Project

WHAT?

  • The lands south of Little Etobicoke Creek
    surrounding Dixie Road, referred to as “Dixie-
    Dundas” for this project, are subject to flooding as
    a result of spilling from the creek during high flow
    conditions. This urban area consists of a variety of
    commercial, industrial, residential, and park land
    uses.
  • The study area of this Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class
    Environmental Assessment (EA) has been broken up
    into the “Dixie Area” and the “Dundas Area” for
    identifying flood mitigation solutions.

WHERE?

WHY?

  • The City of Mississauga has an interest to protect
    flood-vulnerable residences and businesses as well as
    to intensify Dixie-Dundas area to fulfill the vision of
    growth expressed in the Dundas Connects Master Plan.

HOW?

In consultation with the public and agencies, the alternative solutions for both the “Dixie Area” and the “Dundas Area” have been evaluated to identify preferred design concepts for each.

“Dundas Area” preferred design:

  • Floodplain widening
  • 25 m – channel crossing bridge at Dundas Street
  • Sanitary sewer relocation
  • Floodproofing earthen berm at 1607 Dundas Street

“Dixie Area” preferred design:

  • Floodplain widening with lowered creek invert
  • 50 m – channel crossing bridge at Dixie Road
  • Sanitary sewer relocations

PROJECT FILE

An Environmental Study Report is now available for public review and comment for 30 days on the City’s website:
http://www.mississauga.ca/flooding

Interested persons may provide written comments to our project team by April 30, 2024. All comments are requested to be sent directly to the Project Managers listed below. Previous study information, including the Public Information Centres and the study area expansion bulletin, is available on the above webpage.

Anthony Di Giandomenico, P.Eng.
Project Manager
City of Mississauga
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C9
(905) 615-3200, ext. 3491
anthony.digiandomenico@mississauga.ca

Amanda McKay, P.Eng., PMP
Consultant Project Manager
Matrix Solutions Inc.
3001-6865 Century Avenue
Mississauga, ON L5N 7K2
(289) 323-3780
amckay@matrix-solutions.com

April 3, 2024
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Our Community

By Ward 1

In hearing your passion, hope, and ideas for the future of Ward 1, I know more than ever, we must be united to ensure this great community is always our place to call home.

January 20, 2019
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Water Interruption Notice – Wednesday, April 2nd, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm – 897 The Greenway Mississauga

By Resources, Ward 1

The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Wednesday, April 2nd, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

 

 Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

After the water interruption

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note

After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 2nd, 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: 897 The Greenway

Addresses Affected: 861 – 872 The Greenway, Mississauga, ON

Project #:  C-603946

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone # 437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

March 28, 2025
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A Trifecta! Mississauga Earns Three Awards For Financial Excellence

By Announcement

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada, has recognized the City of Mississauga for its budget and financial reporting documents with three financial awards. The awards received are the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, the Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award. These awards underscore the City’s excellence in creating budget documents and financial reports that surpass North American benchmarks, illustrating transparency and excellence in financial management.

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The City of Mississauga has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2025–2028 Business Plan & 2025 Budget document. This is the 37th consecutive year that Mississauga has received this award.

The award recognizes the City’s commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting while ensuring that the budget document serves not only as a financial plan, but also as a policy document, an operations guide, and a communications device for its residents, businesses, and stakeholders.

Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Mississauga for the 2023 Financial and Sustainability Report. In order to achieve this recognition, governments must publish a financial report that goes beyond the minimum requirements of Public Sector Accounting Standards, as established by CPA Canada. Governments must also demonstrate a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” designed to clearly communicate the municipality’s financial story and to motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. This is the 27th consecutive year that the City has received this award.

Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award

The Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award was received for the 2023 Financial Report Highlights document which is a condensed synopsis of the City’s 2023 Financial and Sustainability Report. This award recognizes the City’s effort to clearly communicate the municipality’s financial picture through the production of a compact and high-quality financial report specifically designed to be easily understandable and engaging to the general public and other interested parties. This is the eighth consecutive year that Mississauga has received this award.

The City’s budget and financial reporting activities shape the City’s priorities, and the services delivered. This ongoing recognition from GFOA reflects decades of thoughtful municipal planning, budgeting and fiscal discipline consistently practised by Mississauga’s Council and the City’s leadership team.

Learn more about the City’s financial activities, including the business plan and financial reports, on the City’s website.

Background

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), founded in 1906, represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The association’s more than 20,000 members are federal, provincial/state, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. GFOA’s mission is to advance excellence in public finance.

Quotes

“We are proud to be recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association for over three decades, highlighting the City of Mississauga’s commitment to municipal budgeting and fiscal responsibility. This recognition is also a testament to the hard work done by our City Council and staff to create a budget and financial documents that help communicate important and complex financial information to residents in clear and concise way.” – Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“The City of Mississauga’s continued commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility ensures Mississauga residents stay well-informed about the City’s financial status. We are honoured to receive this sustained recognition from the GFOA which is a culmination of the work of dedicated staff and Council members who continue to drive excellence in financial reporting and ensure our city’s financial practices meet the highest standards.”

– Marisa Chu, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, City of Mississauga

March 26, 2025
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Water Interruption Notice – 1228 – 1230 Alexandra Avenue Mississauga – Friday, March 28th, from 6:00am to 7:30am

By Resources, Ward 1

The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Friday, March 28th, from 6:00am to 7:30am. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

 Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

After the water interruption

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note

After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.
Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time:  Friday, March 28th, 6:00am to 7:30am

Location: 1228/1230 Alexandra Avenue

Addresses Affected: 1139 – 1236 Alexandra Avenue

                                         938 and 940 Atwater Avenue, Mississauga, ON

Project #:  C-604211

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #   437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

March 26, 2025
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Peel Region Council Passes Motion In Response To U.S. Tariffs

By Announcement

BRAMPTON, ON (March 26, 2025) – Peel Region is taking decisive actions to protect its community and Peel’s economy in response to escalating U.S. trade tariffs. On March 20, Peel Regional Council passed a motion to adjust Peel’s procurement practices in response to the challenges Peel faces from U.S. trade tariffs.

With $2.4 billion in purchases last year, Peel Region is one of the largest municipal purchasers in Ontario, and these tariffs may significantly impact Peel’s financial stability and economic health. In response to U.S. tariffs, Peel Region will be leveraging its purchasing power to support Canada’s economy through:

  • Adopting procurement strategies that prioritise Canadian and other non-U.S. goods, where feasible, during such time as U.S. tariffs are in effect. This includes identifying alternative suppliers within Canada and internationally to reduce Peel’s dependency on U.S. supply chains.
  • Aligning with federal, provincial and municipal strategies to assess joint actions that can reduce the risks associated with tariffs and support local suppliers. This includes evaluating upcoming procurement plans, expanding the local vendor base, and leveraging sustainable procurement policies that strengthen the community.

Quotations

“We recognise the serious economic risks these tariffs present to our residents, businesses and the services we deliver. We’re committed to working with all levels of government to help navigate these uncertain times.”

  – Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and CEO, Peel Region    

March 26, 2025
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Spring Clean-Up

By Resources

The City’s annual Spring Clean-up Program is getting underway on the City’s roads, sidewalks and boulevards.

This year’s program includes the following activities:

  • Snow plow sod damage inspection and repair
  • Pothole repair
  • Sidewalk repair
  • Litter clean-up
  • Catch basin debris clean-up
  • Priority stormwater inlet and outlet inspection and clearing
  • Illegal sign removal
  • Street sweeping

Snow Plow Sod Damage Inspection and Repair

Sod damage caused by trucks and sidewalk plows is commonly reported at this time of year. Sod can be damaged by equipment throughout the winter if the ground has not frozen or if grass has grown over the edges of the sidewalk. Sod damage caused by contractors is repaired at no additional cost to the City.

Residents can report snow plow sod damage by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a service request online. The area will be noted and inspected to determine if sod replacement or re-seeding is required. Repairs typically take place from May-June and September-October because of the cooler temperatures.

Pothole Repair

Potholes are identified proactively through regular patrolling of City roads. Staff take advantage of milder weather to address pothole damage early in the season whenever possible.

Residents can report potholes by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request online. The area will be inspected within three business days and made safe. If additional repairs are required, they will be completed on a priority basis as a part of our regular maintenance schedule.

Sidewalk Inspection and Repair

Each year, we hire college and university engineering students to inspect our sidewalk network. Starting in May, these staff will walk every city owned sidewalk in the City and record deficiencies. Residents can also report sidewalk damage by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request online.  The area will be inspected within three business days and made safe. If additional repairs are required, they will be scheduled based on priority, and less severe defects may take more than 24 months to be completed.

Litter Clean-up

Crews are responding to requests to clear debris and litter on the road allowance. Residents can report litter or dumping on the road allowance by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request online.

Residents should call the Ministry of Transportation at 1-800-268-4686 to report litter on the QEW or 400 series highways and ramps.

Catch Basin Debris Clean-up

Crews have also begun to clear surface debris from catch basin grates to ensure stormwater can flow freely. Residents can report any build-up of debris, such as leaves, by calling 3-1-1.

Priority Stormwater Inlet and Outlet Inspection and Clearing

All priority stormwater inlets and outlets will be inspected and cleared to ensure our stormwater system is operating at full capacity. These inlets and outlets will be inspected on a monthly basis.

Illegal Sign Removal

Illegal signs are collected regularly as a part of routine work. Residents can also report illegal signs or stickers at any time by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request online.

Our next city-wide illegal sign blitz is scheduled for May. Dedicated crews will focus on arterial and major collector roads first and will move into collector roads if time permits.

Street Sweeping and Boulevard/Island Flushing

Our annual Spring Street Sweeping Program is expected to begin in April, weather permitting. We will share more details about this program as dates are confirmed.

March 26, 2025
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Mississauga Matters: City outlines its priorities and recommendations ahead of the 2025 federal election

By Campaign, Planning & Development

The Mississauga Matters campaign focuses on getting housing built and keeping Mississauga affordable for all.

A federal election has been called with election day scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025. With less than a month until voters getting ready to head to the polls, the City of Mississauga has launched its renewed advocacy campaign – Mississauga Matters.

About Mississauga Matters

The City’s Mississauga Matters campaign ensures that all federal candidates and major political parties recognize the significant role Mississauga plays as Canada’s seventh-largest city. The campaign focuses on three primary pillars: getting housing built, keeping Mississauga affordable for all and managing the effects of American tariffs on Mississauga’s economy.

The priorities outlined within the campaign aim to strengthen the city and ensure stable funding for ongoing challenges like getting housing built quickly, a new municipal growth framework for cities, building new transit infrastructure and investing in integrated disaster mitigation.

While the City and the federal government have tackled several important issues together, Mississauga is dedicated to advocating for the needs of its residents. The 2025 Mississauga Matters campaign focuses on the following priorities:

Getting housing built: Leveraging housing-enabling infrastructure

  • Transit expansion – all-day, two-way GO service for the Milton GO Rail Corridor, which is projected to serve up to 94,000 passengers by 2041.
  • Investing in sustainable public transit – building a new transit facility that will enable the expansion of public transit in Mississauga.
  • Investing in integrated disaster mitigation to enhance flood mitigation efforts and expand critical housing-enabling infrastructure.

Keeping Mississauga affordable for all

  • Addressing the housing crisis demands with feedback from our partnership with more than 30 experts from Ontario’s leading private and not-for-profit housing developers, who have developed actionable solutions. In July 2024, Mississauga launched the Mayor’s Housing Task Force with private and non-profit representatives to address housing supply challenges, building on the 2023 Housing Action Plan with strategic recommendations in development charges, building standards, zoning and affordable housing funding.
  • Getting housing built quickly by addressing the housing supply and affordability crisis in Mississauga.
  • Addressing Mississauga’s food insecurity crisis as an emergency in Ontario and across Canada.
  • A new municipal growth framework for municipalities across Canada that ensures municipalities can access long-term, predictable funding.

American trade tariffs and effects on Mississauga’s economy

  • Mississauga is urging the federal government to work collaboratively with municipalities and provinces to mitigate the economic fallout of tariffs.
  • Mississauga leaders are calling for all levels of government to work together to support Canadian businesses and ensure economic stability during this period of uncertainty.

Mississauga Matters will run throughout the duration of the federal election as a way for residents to engage with the priorities that affect their lives ahead of voting day.

The City is encouraging residents to join the conversation on social media and reach out to local candidates using the #MississaugaMatters hashtag.

For more information on Mississauga’s federal election priorities, please visit mississauga.ca/matters.

March 25, 2025
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Over the age of 65? Register for a free fitness membership in Mississauga

By Announcement, Resources

Get active and stay healthy with the launch of the first-ever, free 65+ Fit membership in Mississauga, beginning April 1!

The City of Mississauga is pleased to announce the launch of the 65+ Fit membership for residents looking to get active and stay healthy. Starting April 1, 2025, approximately 130,000 older adult residents will qualify for the new membership. Mississauga is proud to lead the way and introduce an offering that reduces barriers to wellness, eliminates fees and makes Mississauga healthier.

The 65+ Fit membership includes:

  • Flexibility with exercise classes: Access to more than 400 drop-in group exercise classes across the City’s fitness centre locations, including the Mississauga Seniors’ Centre. You can also enjoy virtual classes from the comfort of your own home. The choice is yours – allowing you to find options that fit your needs and schedule.
  • Free fitness consultation: Learn from the best! Receive a 45-minute consultation with one of the City’s personal trainers to help support your goals and ensure you feel safe and comfortable with equipment.
  • Options to fit your exercise preferences: Enjoy the fully-equipped weight and cardio equipment rooms, fitness studios, and squash courts including a complimentary squash ladder.
  • Indoor walking tracks: Get your steps in and walk inside Carmen Corbasson Community Centre and Meadowvale Community Centre (some exclusions apply).
  • Unlimited drop-in recreational swims and recreational skates (some exclusions apply).

Enjoy these offerings at 13 locations across the city, including the Mississauga Seniors’ Centre.

How to register

Older adult residents must visit a local community centre with proof of Mississauga residency and valid identification. Acceptable documents include a utility bill, property tax bill or a valid Ontario driver’s license. Memberships must be renewed annually, and while the membership is free, standard drop-in fees apply for certain activities such as Shinny Hockey, Pickleball, and Aquafitness.

Residents must be 65 years of age or older and be a resident of Mississauga on the day of membership activation and their account must be in good standing (no amount owing to the City). Customers must also have their photograph taken to produce the membership card.

For more information, please visit the 65+ Fit membership for detailed information.

 

March 25, 2025
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Water Interruption Notice – 725 Village Green Blvd Mississauga – Friday, March 28, from 9:00am to 11:00am

By Resources

On Friday, March 28, from 9:00am to 11:00am, please expect a brief water outage and loss of water pressure while we work in your area.  If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

After the test shutdown

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note

After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800, extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

 

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Friday, March 28, from 9:00am to 11:00am

Location:  725 Village Green Blvd, Mississauga

Affected Addresses: 731-803 Village Green Blvd, 1174-1244 Parkwest Pl, 1194-1246 Upper Village Dr                                                           

Project #:  C-600135

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone # 437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

 

 

March 25, 2025
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Mississauga leads the charge for Peel Region to transfer waste collection responsibilities to Mississauga

By Resources

During the March 19, 2025 Council meeting, Mississauga City Council approved the transfer of waste collection services from the Region of Peel to the City of Mississauga. The motion also supported similar transfers to the City of Brampton and Town of Caledon. At Regional Council on March 20, 2025, Peel Council passed a similar resolution. The transition date, set for January 1, 2026, will need to be confirmed by a Transition Committee.

Waste collection includes curbside collection of residential waste, recycling and organics as well as collection from multi-residential buildings. The transfer provides the City with an opportunity to gain efficiencies that have a potential for savings, and a collection service that is better coordinated with other municipal services.

Watch the City of Mississauga Council discussion.

Mississauga currently delivers more than 200 programs and services, making this transfer a step in the right direction to eliminate service duplication. Last year, Mississauga assumed responsibility over land-use planning from the Region, giving the City full authority to decide where homes, businesses, and parks should be built.

Next steps

To facilitate the transfer, a Transition Committee comprised of staff from the Region of Peel, City of Mississauga, City of Brampton, and Town of Caledon, will be created to develop a transition plan that targets an implementation date of January 1, 2026. The Committee will also work out details regarding funding transfers, service levels, and operational logistics. In addition, the City will engage in discussions with the Region and the other municipalities to develop a staff transition plan.

What residents can expect

The City is committed to ensuring a seamless transfer of waste collection services – through efficient and effective service delivery. In the coming months, detailed information will be provided to residents and businesses regarding any changes to waste services, with regular updates throughout the transition period.

Three waste collection bins on the curb.

Until further notice, residents should follow their current weekly waste collection schedule, guidelines, and by-law information about current waste collection services. For more information, visit peelregion.ca/waste.

Quotes

“I’m pleased to see Regional Council’s unanimous support for this transition, which I’ve personally been a strong advocate for. Bringing waste collection to the city level is a practical step that will allow Mississauga to better meet the unique needs of our community. We recognize the immense value of this change, and I’m confident it will lead to more efficient and effective waste collection services and significant savings for our residents in the long run.”- Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“Transitioning waste services to the municipal level is a logical step forward. This shift allows us to tailor waste management needs to our community, ensuring efficiency in service delivery. In Mississauga, we’re dedicated to providing high-quality services for both residents and businesses and have a strong track record of doing so. Our goal is to ensure collection services continue seamlessly as we take on new responsibilities from the Region.” – Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

Three waste collection bins on the edge of a driveway in Mississauga

March 25, 2025
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Opening Of Baby Feeding Support Clinic At Meadowvale & 10 Peel Centre Drive

By Announcement

The Expansion Of The Peel Public Health’s Infant Feeding Program. 

Our program has been supporting families by providing baby feeding support services, including telephone assessments and home visits.

Clinic-based appointments are now available at two multiservice clinic sites:

  • Brampton Baby Feeding Support Clinic: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton
  • Meadowvale Baby Feeding Support Clinic: 6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Mississauga

Appointments are being scheduled via internal referrals only. As staffing resources increase, we are hoping to expand services to include referrals from the community. Currently, referrals are received from our hospital partners and self-referrals through our internal Multichannel Contact Centre. A Public Health Nurse will contact clients for a telephone assessment, home visit or clinic appointment based on individual needs.

Thank you for your continued support of our efforts to enhance family health within the community.

More information on Infant Feeding can be found here.

March 24, 2025
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Water Interruption Notice – Maplewood Road & Trimble Court – Wednesday March 26, 2025

By Resources, Ward 1

For the watermain construction project 23-1310 D, residents will experience interruptions to their water supply on Wednesday March 26, 2025 between 9 am and 5 pm. Approximately 9 homes will be affected, at:

  • 80, 90, 91 and 100 Maplewood Road
  • 1528, 1536, 1539, 1548 and 1549 Trimble Court

Other information about this construction project is available online at  Project 23-1310 D – peelregion.ca

Please send any questions to construction@peelregion.ca. This will allow our customer service team to direct the inquiry to the relevant staff and log it to inform future service enhancements.

March 24, 2025
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