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Mar 28 2024
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Port Credit Storm Drainage Study PIC#2 online

By Announcement, Planning & Development, Resources, Ward 1

To create the Port Credit Storm Drainage Master Plan, the City is completing a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study. Through the study, the City is looking to address potential drainage system issues within Port Credit. It will also assess the impacts of infill and intensification development and climate change in the study areas.

The City has uploaded the second and final Public Information Centre for the Port Credit Storm Drainage Master Plan. The video can be found online at Port Credit Storm Drainage Master Plan – City of Mississauga

Comments about flooding and drainage issues can be shared with staff from March 20 to April 10, 2024. To submit your feedback, complete the comment form available on the website and email it to muneef.ahmad@mississauga.ca by April 10. Include the date it occurred and any photos of the flooding.

Mar 21 2024
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New bill, new rate structure for Peel water and wastewater customers

By Announcement, Resources

Starting April 1, 2024, Peel Region water bills will look different and the way the community is charged for water and wastewater will change.

Peel Region completed a multi-year financial planning process that included: reviews of industry best practices, community engagement, an examination into the costs to serve the community and extensive financial analysis. The result is a modernization of the billing process that supports bill predictability, increased customer understanding and equity, including:

  • A new rate structure that remains the most affordable in the GTA (30% less than other GTA municipalities)
  • A bill forgiveness pilot program to support payment of unexpected higher than normal bills.
  • Invoices that are modernized and easier to read.
  • An online billing portal to support bill payments and inquiries from any device, 24/7.

Peel continues to research and make recommendations to improve systems, technology, and customer experience.

New rate structure  

Starting April 1, instead of a single water consumption charge, customer bills will have two parts: a service delivery charge and a consumption charge.  Peel is not collecting more overall revenue. Using a service delivery charge to cover fixed costs means the consumption charge will now be lower.

The service delivery charge supports the more than 80% in fixed costs needed to bring water to homes and businesses and to collect and treat wastewater, such as: staff required to maintain pipes and treatment plants, meter reading and billing costs, chemicals needed to provide clean, safe water, and much more.

 Water rate charges  

Single-unit residential customers will now have a water rate with two levels.

  1. Basic use rate: less than and equal to 50 cubic metres of water is charged at a lower rate (the lower rate covers some of the day-to-day essential water uses such as cleaning, cooking, washing).
  2. Higher use rate: water used above 50 cubic metres is charged at a higher rate.

Multi-unit residential customers will continue to have one water rate.

Businesses (industrial, commercial, and institutional) customers will continue to have one water rate.

Wastewater charges  

Wastewater billing was also reviewed as part of the financial planning process. Charging for wastewater based on the amount of water used remains the industry standard.

  • For single-unit residential and multi-unit residential customers, wastewater will continue to be billed based on 85% of the amount of water used. This represents the typical return flow to the wastewater system from homes.
  • For industrial, commercial, and institutional customers, wastewater will continue to be billed based on 100% of water used.

For additional information on the changes, 2024 water and wastewater rates, as well as the programs introduced to support a modernized billing process, visit peelregion.ca/water/billing.

Mar 20 2024
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MiWay Service Changes on April 29, 2024

By Announcement, Resources

Starting on Monday, April 29, 2024, there will be changes to MiWay services to increase capacity on high-demand routes, improve service reliability, and improve the quality of shift work to support the well-being of our Transit Operators. These service changes include improving the weekend service frequency on Routes 61 Mavis and 66 McLaughlin, implementing seasonal service reductions on routes that serve post-secondary schools due to the summer academic term, and adding new trips on several high-demand routes to support continued customer growth. Schedules will also be updated on various routes to improve service reliability for our customers.

  1. More frequent weekend service on Routes 61 Mavis and 66 McLaughlin

Route 61 Mavis: weekend service will be more frequent from 7:30 am to 7 pm on Saturdays (an improvement from 23 minutes to 17 minutes), and on Sundays from 7:30 am to 10 pm (an improvement from 21 minutes to 18 minutes).

66 McLaughlin: weekend service will be more frequent from 8 am to 10 pm on Saturdays (an improvement from 21 minutes to 17 minutes), and on Sundays from 7:30 am to 9 pm (an improvement from 21 minutes to 17 minutes).

  1. Seasonal service reductions to post-secondary schools due to the summer academic term

Due to lower customer demand during the summer academic term, the following service reductions will be in effect:

  • 44 Mississauga Road: weekday service frequency will be reduced to 24 minutes from 18 minutes.
  • 101A Dundas Express: will not service the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) campus during the summer academic term; customers can instead take Routes 101 Dundas Express, 1C Dundas-Collegeway, 44 Mississauga Road or 110 University Express to/from the UTM campus.
  • 107 Malton Express: will not service the Humber College (North Campus) in Toronto during the summer academic term; customers can instead take Route 22 Finch.
  • 110 University Express: weekday service frequency will be reduced to 20 minutes from 12 minutes.

Regular post-secondary service to post-secondary schools will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

  1. New trips on high-demand routes

The routes below will have additional service based on ridership growth:

  • 6 Credit Woodlands: new weekday eastbound trip at 2:46 pm from Dundas Street at Erindale Station Road.
  • 8 Cawthra: new weekday northbound trip at 2:57 pm from Cawthra Road and Atwater Avenue.
  • 13 Glen Erin: new weekday southbound trip at 7:32 am from Meadowvale Town Centre Transit Terminal.
  • 45 Winston Churchill: new weekday northbound trip at 4:43 pm from Clarkson GO Station.
  1. Bus stop relocation at the City Centre Transit Terminal for Route 20 – Rathburn

The bus stop for the Route 20 Rathburn at the City Centre Transit Terminal will be relocated from Platform O (stop #1408) to Platform K (stop #0766) to enable easier transfers for customers; in particular, customers transferring to Route 9 Rathburn-Thomas at Platform J (0597), which is next to Platform K.

  1. Schedule adjustments

Schedules will be updated on various routes to improve service reliability for our customers (a complete list of routes will be available on miway.ca).

  1. Holiday service

On Victoria Day, Monday, May 20, 2024, MiWay will operate on a holiday schedule with some service reductions based on reduced customer demand.

  • Route 17 Hurontario: will operate every 25 minutes (instead of every 18 minutes)
  • Route 23 Lakeshore: will operate every 29 minutes (instead of every 22 minutes)
  • Routes 28 Confederation, 46 Tenth Line-Osprey and 48 Erin Mills will not operate due to low demand.

More information about these changes will be available at miway.ca beginning Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Mar 19 2024
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Construction Notice – ADVANCE NOTICE Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Improvement Lakeshore Road West from Jack Darling Memorial Park to Elmwood Avenue North

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

Peel Region is planning to install new watermains and sanitary sewers in your area as shown on the attached map. This is expected to start around Fall of 2024 with completion expected by Spring of 2028.
• Watermains are underground pipes that bring tap water from our water treatment plants to your neighbourhood. As our population grows, we need to build larger watermains to keep providing high quality water services
• Sanitary sewers are underground pipes that carry wastewater from your home or business to a wastewater treatment plant. Wastewater is created when water goes down the drain or is flushed down the toilet. As our population grows, we need to build larger sewers to keep providing high quality wastewater services.

Important note
This upcoming construction will take place in the municipal right-of-way. The municipal right-of way includes the street and the land owned by your city between the street and your water service box (small, round metal valve in either your driveway or lawn). This work may impact the bottom of your driveway and the area around the sidewalk. We therefore recommend delaying any major landscaping or driveway paving until after this construction has been completed.

Keeping you informed
We are currently in the early planning stages, so we can’t give exact dates for when we will do the work. In addition, as your city’s future planning activities may change, we may alter our plans to improve watermains and sanitary sewers in your neighbourhood. We will deliver more detailed information to your home or business closer to the proposed construction date.

Sign up for email notices
Receive timely updates right to your inbox by signing up for e-notices. Visit peelregion.ca/construction/signup to start signing up.

Information on this project can also be found at peelregion.ca/pw/construction/miss/19-2215.htm

If you have any questions, please contact us.

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

Mar 15 2024
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Region of Peel Construction Notice – Project Update – Revised Completion Date

By Announcement, Parks, Planning & Development, Resources

East Trunk Offline Storage Facility
Southcreek Road and Etobicoke Valley Dog Park

Peel Region has been working in your area to install a new sanitary trunk sewer offline storage facility,
and properly retire an existing sanitary trunk sewer, as shown on the attached map.
To respond to climate change and meet the demands of a growing population, we are constructing an
underground facility that will store wastewater during large rain events. (For more information, see
http://peelregion.ca/public-works/environmental-assessments/mississauga/east-trunk-ss-offline-storage-facility.asp for Environmental Assessment.)

Construction schedule

Work is progressing with most of the underground works completed. However, all remaining work and restoration is now scheduled to be completed in Fall 2024. All efforts will be made to open the Dog Park at our earliest opportunity. All work is under warranty for two years from the completion date.

Contractor and working hours

The work is being completed by EBC Inc. and supported by Arcadis (previously known as IBI Group), both under contract to Peel Region. This contractor’s normal working hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. These hours are consistent with the local municipality’s bylaws. To complete the work on time, there may be times when work will be completed later into the evening or on Saturdays. We understand this may cause some inconvenience, but shorter working days would require your neighbourhood to be under construction for a longer period of time. We will attempt to minimize overnight work whenever possible.

Closure of Etobicoke Valley Dog Park and associated trails

To keep pedestrians and their pets safe, the Etobicoke Valley Dog Park and the trails leading to the dog
park will continue to be closed until all work is completed in Fall 2024. Trail closure signs are posted on
site. Alternate dog park locations can be found by visiting http://mississauga.ca/events-andattractions/ parks/find-a-park/

Once all work is completed and the dog park is reopened, we will notify residents through an advertisement in the local newspaper and by distributing notices to the surrounding area.

Traffic and parking

We will work to manage traffic in the area for the safety of workers, road users and residents.

  • Temporary lane restrictions may be required on Dundas Street East near the active construction area to complete the work safely. As a result, road users may experience delays on Dundas Street East.
  • The south portion of Southcreek Road will remain closed to traffic, as well as the Etobicoke Valley Dog Park’s parking lot. Access to businesses will be maintained.
  • There will be no on-street parking on Southcreek Road during construction.
  • Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

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
http://peelregion.ca/construction/workzonesafety

Project funding

The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) is a cost-shared infrastructure funding program between the Federal and Provincial governments and has committed $8 million of combined funding toward this Peel Region project.

Keeping you informed

We will let you know if there are any major changes to the plans. Receive timely project updates right to your inbox by signing up for e-notices. Visit http://peelregion.ca/construction/signup or scan the QR code below (using your cell phone camera) to start signing up.

Information on this project can also be found peelregion.ca/pw/construction/miss/18-2441.asp
Follow Peel Public Works on Twitter (twitter.com/peelpublicworks) for project updates.
Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work. This work will allow us to continue providing you with high quality wastewater services. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Region of Peel
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409

Mar 14 2024
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Construction Notice – PROJECT UPDATE – REVISED COMPLETION DATE East Trunk Offline Storage Facility Southcreek Road and Etobicoke Valley Dog Park

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

Peel Region has been working in your area to install a new sanitary trunk sewer offline storage facility, and properly retire an existing sanitary trunk sewer, as shown on the attached map.
To respond to climate change and meet the demands of a growing population, we are constructing an underground facility that will store wastewater during large rain events. (For more information, see peelregion.ca/public-works/environmental-assessments/mississauga/east-trunk-ss-offline-storage-facility.asp for Environmental Assessment.)

Construction schedule
Work is progressing with most of the underground works completed. However, all remaining work and restoration is now scheduled to be completed in Fall 2024. All efforts will be made to open the Dog Park at our earliest opportunity.
All work is under warranty for two years from the completion date.

Contractor and working hours
The work is being completed by EBC Inc. and supported by Arcadis (previously known as IBI Group), both under contract to Peel Region. This contractor’s normal working hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday.
These hours are consistent with the local municipality’s bylaws. To complete the work on time, there may be times when work will be completed later into the evening or on Saturdays. We understand this may cause some inconvenience, but shorter working days would require your neighbourhood to be under construction for a longer period of time. We will attempt to minimize overnight work whenever possible.

Closure of Etobicoke Valley Dog Park and associated trails
To keep pedestrians and their pets safe, the Etobicoke Valley Dog Park and the trails leading to the dog park will continue to be closed until all work is completed in Fall 2024. Trail closure signs are posted on site. Alternate dog park locations can be found by visiting mississauga.ca/events-andattractions/parks/find-a-park/

Once all work is completed and the dog park is reopened, we will notify residents through an advertisement in the local newspaper and by distributing notices to the surrounding area.

Traffic and parking
We will work to manage traffic in the area for the safety of workers, road users and residents.
• Temporary lane restrictions may be required on Dundas Street East near the active construction area to complete the work safely. As a result, road users may experience delays on Dundas Street East.
• The south portion of Southcreek Road will remain closed to traffic, as well as the Etobicoke Valley Dog Park’s parking lot. Access to businesses will be maintained.
• There will be no on-street parking on Southcreek Road during construction.
• Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

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/construction/workzonesafety

Project funding
The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) is a cost-shared infrastructure funding program between the Federal and Provincial governments and has committed $8 million of combined funding toward this Peel Region project.

Keeping you informed
We will let you know if there are any major changes to the plans.
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 project can also be found peelregion.ca/pw/construction/miss/18-2441.asp
Follow Peel Public Works on Twitter (twitter.com/peelpublicworks) for project updates.

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

Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Region of Peel
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409

Mar 14 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Arthur P. Kennedy Water Treatment Plant Reservoir Expansion

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

The Study
Peel Region has initiated a Schedule ‘C’ Municipal ClassEnvironmental Assessment (Class EA) for the reservoir expansion at the Arthur P. Kennedy Water Treatment Plant (WTP) (See Figure). The approximate limits of the study area include the area around the Arthur P. Kennedy WTP from Lakeshore Road East southerly to Lake Ontario, and from just east of Montbeck Crescent to East Avenue extending to the eastern limits of the Douglas Kennedy Park.

Peel’s Water and Wastewater Master Plan (2020) and updated 2051 population forecast identified that the treated water storage is insufficient at this WTP. The purpose of this project is to identify a preferred solution and design concept that provides a cost-effective and environmentally sound means of providing additional treated water storage to ensure long-term reliable water treatment and supply of this lake-based system.

The Process
The Class EA study will be conducted in accordance with the approved requirements for a Schedule ‘C’ project as described in the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class EA document (October 2000, as amended). A key component of the study is consultation with interested stakeholders (Indigenous communities, public, landowners and agencies). Two Public Information Centres (PICs) will be held throughout the Study to provide an update, as well as an opportunity to provide comments. The first PIC held on October 18th, 2023, provided a summary of the background information, the need and justification, and an overview of the alternative solutions being considered.

Public Information Centre
The second PIC will be held on April 17, 2024. The purpose of this PIC is to update the public on the project’s status and advise stakeholders of the preliminary preferred solution. The PIC will also provide an opportunity for those who are interested to provide their feedback on the project. We invite you to drop-in during this time.

The PIC will take place as follows:
Date: April 17, 2024
(Drop-in Centre Format)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Arthur P. Kennedy Water Treatment Plant
920 East Ave
Mississauga
2nd Floor Training Room

The material will be made available on April 18, 2024. Comments will be received until May 1, 2024.

Please check the project website for project updates: peelregion.ca/public-works/environmentalassessments/#current and search under Mississauga, Arthur P. Kennedy Water Treatment Plant.

Comments
If you would like to provide comments or have questions, or if you would like to be added to the Project Contact List, please contact the Project Manager listed below.

Janice Hatton
Project Manager, Engineering – Water Treatment and Facilities
Engineering Services Division
Public Works
Peel Region
Tel.: (416) 859-4768
Janice.hatton@peelregion.ca

This notice was first issued on March 20, 2024

Mar 14 2024
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Public Notice: PEEL WASTEWATER TREATMENT SOLUTIONS NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION G.E. Booth Water Resource Recovery Facility Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment

By Resources, Ward 1

Background:

The Region of Peel will experience significant growth over the next 20+ years with a 40 percent increase in people and jobs anticipated by 2041. In the Region of Peel, wastewater from users is collected through a network of sewers and pumping stations and treated at either the G.E. Booth Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) or the Clarkson WRRF. As the population grows, there is insufficient capacity at the WRRFs to meet the future wastewater treatment needs. That is why the Region initiated two Schedule C Class Environmental Assessments (EAs) for the G.E. Booth and Clarkson WRRFs to identify and develop preferred solutions for wastewater treatment and biosolids management to meet approved regional growth. While the early stages (Phases 1 and 2 of the Class EA process) of these studies were completed in parallel, the later stages (Phases 3, 4, & 5 of the Class EA process) of the Clarkson study were advanced ahead of the G.E. Booth study. The G.E. Booth WRRF Schedule C Class EA was recently completed and is the subject of this Notice of Study Completion.

 

The Process:

The G.E. Booth WRRF study followed a Schedule ‘C’ Class EA process, including:
• Phase 1: A review of background information and identification of the problem/opportunity statement
• Phase 2: An evaluation of alternative solutions
• Phase 3: An evaluation of alternative technologies and site layouts for the preferred solutions
• Phase 4: Documentation of the process and its results in an Environmental Study Report (ESR)
• Phase 5: Conceptual design and implementation
Public and agency stakeholder consultation, including communications with Indigenous Communities, was and continues to be an important part of the Class EA process.

G.E. Booth WRRF Environmental Study Report (ESR):

The ESR will be available for a 45-day public review period starting March 13th, 2024 and ending April 27th, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class EA process. An electronic copy of the ESR will be available for public review on the Region of Peel project webpage at:
G.E. Booth Wastewater Treatment Plant Environmental Assessment – Region of Peel (peelregion.ca)

Contact:

If you wish to submit your comments and/or concerns on this project, please contact the Project Manager below.

In addition, a request to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order imposing additional conditions or requiring an individual environmental assessment may be made on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate, or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests should include your full name and contact information.

Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested (additional conditions or a comprehensive environmental assessment), explain how an order may prevent, mitigate, or remedy potential adverse impacts, and can include any supporting information.

The request should be sent in writing or by email to:

Hon. David Piccini, Minister Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

777 Bay Street, 5th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2J3, Email: Minister.mecp@ontario.ca

Director, Environmental Assessment Branch, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor Toronto ON M4V 1P5, Email: EABDirector@ontario.ca

A copy of the request should also be sent to the Region Project Manager. All requests must be received within the 45-day public review period.

The Region of Peel is committed to ensure that all Regional services, programs, and facilities are inclusive and accessible for persons with disabilities. Please contact the Project Manager if you need any accommodations to provide comments or feedback for this study.

Cindy Kambeitz, Project Manager
905-791-7800, ext. 5040 GEBoothEA@peelregion.ca

All personal information included in your request – such as name, address, telephone number, and property location – is collected, under the authority of section 30 of the Environmental Assessment Act and is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public. As this information is collected for the purpose of a public record, the protection of personal information provided in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) does not apply (s.37). Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential.

This notice was first issued on March 12th, 2024.

Mar 12 2024
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Temporary Driveway Closures on Hurontario from Inglewood Drive to Pinetree Way

By Hurontario LRT, Resources, Ward 1

As work progresses on the Hazel McCallion LRT project, crews will be doing road widening works between Inglewood Drive and Pinetree Way along the west side of Hurontario Street. These works are scheduled to take place from March 11 to May 6, 2024. 

To safely accommodate these works, driveways for properties within this stretch will be intermittently and partially impacted between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday for less than four hours. To accommodate motorists needing to enter and exit driveways impacted during working hours, a flag person will be present to help as needed. During this time, asphalt and concrete curbs will be removed, followed by excavation, curb preparation, concrete pour, and paving. Once the roadway has been widened, guideway construction in the area can begin later this year.

The attached notice was distributed to within a 500 meter radius of the working area. Immediately impacted property owners have been informed.

Contact:
Call us: 416-202-7500
Write to us at: peel@metrolinx.com
Find us on Twitter @HMcCallionLine
Visit the website and sign up for our newsletter: www.metrolinx.com/hazelmccallionline