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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Tuesday, July 23rd, from 9:00am to 5:00pm – 1077 Serson Ave 

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Tuesday, July 23rd, from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Location: 1077 Serson Ave                            

Addresses Affected: Serson Ave: 1074, 1079, 1080 1081, 1086, 1089, 1090, 1093                            

Project #:  C-603964

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #               437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

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 Tuesday, July 23rd, from 9:00am 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)

 

Important Information on Flood Waste Debris Collection from the Region of Peel

By Resources

Give the scale and scope of damages from the rainfall event on July 16, our Waste Management team has developed the following plan for the collection of flood waste debris in Peel:

Pre-Step:

  • Residents should contact their insurance providers to resolve any claims related to flood damage.

Curbside Pickup (Primary Method):

  • Residents can place their flood-damaged materials at the curb for collection.
  • Residents must call Peel Region’s Customer Contact Centre at (905) 791-9499 to request for flood-related waste collection. This will help us efficiently manage the collection process.
  • This collection method will be advertised on all of Peel’s platforms and we encourage you to share through your channels as well.

 

Metrolinx Update on PRESTO Card Payment Process

By Resources

Starting July 16, a PRESTO card can be added to Apple Wallet, and transit users can tap to ride using their iPhone or Apple Watch. This new feature brings even more ways to pay transit fares across the GTHA.

This is also the first time in Canada that a transit card is available in Apple Wallet, changing the game for customers, whether they’re regular riders or just visiting.

A digital version of a PRESTO card can be added to Apple Wallet for no additional charge and can be used to pay fares on GO Transit, UP Express, Brampton Transit, Burlington Transit, Durham Region Transit, Hamilton Street Railway, MiWay (in Mississauga), Oakville Transit, TTC and York Region Transit.

PRESTO in Apple Wallet supports youth, post-secondary student, adult, and senior fare types.

Customers – whether they’re residents or visitors – can instantly purchase and add funds to a PRESTO card in Apple Wallet from the PRESTO app or directly in Apple Wallet. They can also purchase transit passes via the PRESTO app and add them to a PRESTO in Apple Wallet, without needing to visit an in-person location.

Customers with Express Mode enabled can simply hold their iPhone near a reader to ride transit using their PRESTO card in Apple Wallet – without the need to unlock or even wake their device. With power reserve on iPhone, if a customer’s device needs to be charged, they can still use it to ride transit.

PRESTO in Apple Wallet costs $0. There is no administration fee for PRESTO in Apple Wallet. Of course, the physical PRESTO card will also continue to be available for customers who prefer to use it to pay their fare.

For more information about how to add and use PRESTO in Apple Wallet, please visit prestocard.ca/applewallet.

Heavy rains release partially treated wastewater into Lake Ontario

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

BRAMPTON, ON (July 16, 2024) – Due to recent heavy rains and subsequent flooding, an overflow of partially treated wastewater from the G. E. Booth wastewater treatment facility has been released into Lake Ontario. The exact amount of water is unknown at this time. Partial bypasses are common during high rainfall events.

The drinking water supply remains clean and safe for consumption. Our water treatment facilities are operating effectively, ensuring the highest standards of water quality.

Heavy rains can flush pollutants into water bodies. Residents are advised to refrain from swimming or engaging in any water-related activities along the Lake Ontario beaches in Mississauga until further notice. Please check the beach water testing site for the most recent results.

Peel Region is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available. We encourage residents to stay informed through our official communication channels.

Waste Exemption Period Amendment Resolution – Regional Council July 11, 2024

By Resources, Stephen’s Initiatives

In March 2023, Regional Council approved the discontinuation of exemption periods as of the beginning of the next collection contract combined with better promotion of the bulky item collection program and overall waste reduction efforts. This decision aligns with Peel’s target of achieving 75 per cent waste diversion by 2034.

It was suggested by staff that eliminating exemption periods, combined with better promotion of Peel’s bulky item collection program will result in operational efficiencies and fewer late and missed collections.

Councillor Dasko introduced a resolution at Regional Council related to Resolution 2023-216 from the March 23, 2023 Regional Council meeting, as it relates to Clause 2.a that reads “Elimination of Exemption Periods for curbside residents and the removal of Exemption Periods from By-law 35-2015”, be amended to delete the subject section.  The Resolution passed, therefore Exemption Periods will continue when the new contract is in effect.

Watermain Construction Project – 1541 to 1590 Haig Boulevard & 1616 Haig Boulevard – Thursday July 18th between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m

By Resources, Ward 1

For the watermain construction project 22-1395, residents will experience interruptions to their water supply on Thursday July 18th between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Approximately 13 houses and 1 townhouse complex with 50 homes will be affected at:

  • 1541 to 1590 Haig Boulevard
  • 1616 Haig Boulevard

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.

Peel Regional Police Update: Project OFFRAMP

By Announcement, Resources

This year, Peel Regional Police led a Joint Forces Operation called Project Offramp, targeting street racing and stunt driving with officers identifying and actively patrolling hotspot locations across the Greater Toronto Area.

Working with neighbouring agencies, they investigated 933 vehicles and issued 2,140 Provincial Offence Notices, including:

  • 96 Stunt Driving Charges
  • 246 Improper/No Muffler Charges
  • 24 Criminal Code Charges Related to Impaired and Dangerous Driving

Curbing illegal street racing and stunt driving remains a top priority. They have several ongoing strategic and targeted enforcement initiatives designed to address this type of behaviour, as they know it can have tragic implications for our community. Despite consistent efforts to enforce and raise awareness on the dangers of street racing and stunt driving, Peel Regional Police recognizes that these activities continue to be a public safety concern across Peel Region.

PRP are always looking to identity additional measures and initiatives to deter and curb this type of behaviour on our roads, to keep our roads safe for everyone.

Please see Chief Duraiappah‘s social media post here: https://x.com/ChiefNish/status/1811435944282919234

BUZZ INTO THE ART HIVE ALL SUMMER 🐝

By Events, Food for thought, Resources

Every Wednesday, 2 to 4 pm

Everyone is welcome. 
No registration is required.

This is a free drop-in community event promoting mental health and connection through the use of art. All supplies are provided, and no art-making experience is necessary.

Meet us outside in Celebration Square, just north of the fountain. Look for the Art Hive sign. In the event of inclement weather, the Art Hive will move inside the AGM.

Funding for the Art Hive is provided by Rama Gaming House Mississauga and Charitable Gaming Community Good.

16-2300C1 Road closure Notice – Mattawa Avenue – July 17,2024

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Replacement and Improvement
Mattawa Avenue

Peel Region has been working in your neighbourhood to replace the watermain and install a new sanitary trunk sewer along Mattawa Avenue. This work is required to maintain and improve existing water and wastewater services. At this stage in the project, a temporary road closure will be required to complete this work.

Traffic impacts
• Mattawa Avenue will be closed to all through traffic from Dundas Street East to Loreland Avenue. This temporary road closure is expected to occur from July 17, 2024 until June 27, 2025. A detour route will be clearly marked with road signs. Please see the attached map for the detour route.
• Access to businesses will be maintained. No through traffic will be allowed and there will be no on-street parking.
We apologize for any delays or inconvenience resulting from these traffic impacts.

Keeping you informed
Weather and other unpredictable events may change the date of these traffic impacts. Receive timely project updates right to your inbox by signing up for e-notices. Visit peelregion.ca/construction/signup to start signing up.
Information on this construction project can also be found at peelregion.ca/construction/project-16-2300C1

Safety during construction
Construction zones require extra caution to keep everyone safe – pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and construction workers. When driving, walking, or biking through the construction area, please be aware of your surroundings, watch for construction crews and other road users, slow down, account for delays, and consider other routes if possible. To learn more about how to stay safe in construction zones, visit peelregion.ca/workzonesafety

Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work. This work will allow us to continue providing you with high quality tap water and wastewater services. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Water Linear Engineering & Wastewater Collection and Conveyance
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Peel Region
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409

Peel APK Project Work in Waterworks Park

By Resources, Ward 1

The Region of Peel are currently installing several new underground valve chambers on the southern portion of the Waterworks Park (within Peel Property) located on East Avenue. The area where our work is currently ongoing has already been fenced off and work has begun, as shown on the attached map in red. A construction notice was hand delivered to residents on Montbeck Crescent before the beginning of this work informing them of the construction. (This work is unrelated to the future reservoir for which a Class EA is currently ongoing).

As part of our work it was discovered that there is a need to excavate a portion of the 600mm watermain that runs through the park from the Treatment Plant to Lakeshore Rd. E, to do some restraining work on the watermain. For a period of about 4-6 weeks a portion of the northern end of the Waterworks park will be fenced off (all within Peel property) to do this work, as shown on the attached map in orange.