20 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, March 25, 2010 NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WINSTON CHURCHILL BOULEVARD (REGIONAL ROAD 19) / WELLINGTON ROAD 25 1200m SOUTH OF BALLINAFAD ROAD/32ND SIDEROAD TO OLDE BASE LINE ROAD (REGIONAL ROAD 12) The Study The Regional Municipality of Peel, along with the County of Wellington and Town of Halton Hills, has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for improvements on Winston Churchill Boulevard from 1200m south of Ballinafad Road/32nd Side Road to Olde Base Line Road. The Process The study conducted in accordance with the requirements for a Schedule "C" project as described in the Municipal Engineers Associations Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) document (October 2000, as amended in 2007). The Class EA process includes public review and agency consultation, an evaluation of road improvement alternatives, an assessment of the potential environmental effects of the proposed improvements, and identification of reasonable measures to mitigate any adverse impacts that may result. Key elements of the Recommended Design · Pave the 2-lane Winston Churchill Boulevard · Improve surface drainage · Improve the geometric and sightlines along the corridor · Mitigate vegetation impacts and preserve heritage stone fences · Protect habitat in compliance with the Ontario Endangered Species Act · Install an all-way stop sign at Ballinafad Road intersection and Olde Base Line Road intersection An Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared to document the planning and decision making process and by this notice is being placed on public record for review at the following locations for 30 calendar days, beginning April 5 and ending May 4, 2010. Region of Peel Office of the Regional Clerk 10 Peel Centre Dr., 5th Fl. Brampton, ON L6T 4B9 Mon-Fri - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Town of Caledon Clerks Department 6311 Old Church Rd. Caledon East, ON L7C 1J6 Mon-Fri - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Caledon Public Library Belfountain Branch 17239 Shaws Creek Rd. Belfountain, ON L7K 0E8 Tue-Thurs - 4 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buying groceries-- Georgetown Food Bank needs help Georgetown Bread Basket (food bank) is running short on a few items-- cold cereal, sugar, salt, flour, powdered milk. Thanks for your help. Any items can be placed in the food bank bins at any of the grocery stores and food bank volunteers will pick up. Georgetown Bread Basket notes food drives will be held by the Real Canadian SuperStore, Metro and Tim Horton's over the next two months. All proceeds will go to the Bread Basket. On April 19 the Bread Basket says thank you to its volunteers by hosting a volunteer appreciation dinner at Norval Presbyterian Church. Community News Time to register for library programs It's not too late to register for a children's library program! Halton Hills Public Library offers programs for children, six months to five years at both branches, and they're all free! Register online at www. hhpl.on.ca or call 905-8732681 or 519-853-0301 for more information. New exhibit opens at Williams Mill Brian Porter, a local emerging artist receives his first solo exhibition at the Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre Gallery in Glen Williams, from March 31 to April 18. Porter won an honourable mention in the 2009 John Sommer Juried Exhibition. The Gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Canvassing for the fight against cancer The Acton branch of the Canadian Cancer Society is looking for interested volunteers to canvass in Acton at various locations. Please call 519-8531424 to volunteer. *** Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills has been providing practical services to cancer patients free of charge for 10 years. April is its residential campaign month, and volunteers are needed to help with canvassing. Info: 905702-8886; email helphope@ aztec-net.com , www.cancerassistance.org Apartments needed Links2Care offers transitional housing for homeless families in Acton and Georgetown and is seeking landlords willing to participate in this program. Links2Care is looking for two bedroom apartments that would be suitable for families and it would be ideal if the utilities were included in the rent. If you would like more details about this program please call Cathy at 519-853-3310. County of Wellington Clerks Department 74 Woolwich St. Guelph, ON, N1H 3T9 Mon-Fri - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Town of Halton Hills Clerks Department 1 Halton Hills Dr. Halton Hills, ON, L7G 5G2 Mon-Fri - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All issues or concerns may be brought to the attention of Ms. Solmaz Zia, Project Manager, Region of Peel. If concerns that arise during the prescribed review period cannot be resolved through discussion with the Region of Peel, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act, which addresses individual environmental assessments. This request (referred to as a Part II Order request) must be received within the above 30 calendar day review period by the Minister, at the following address: The Honourable John Gerretsen Ministry of the Environment 135 St. Clair Ave. W., 12th Floor Toronto, ON M4V 1P5 A copy of the request must also be sent to the Region of Peel Project Manager. If no request is sent to the Minister of the Environment and received by May 4, 2010, 4:30 p.m., the Region may proceed with the detailed design and construction of the project as outlined in the ESR. Ms. Solmaz Zia, P.Eng. Project Manager, Region of Peel 9445 Airport Rd., 3rd Fl. Brampton, ON L6S 4J3 Tel: 905-791-7800 ext 7845, Fax: 905-791-1442 solmaz.zia@peelregion.ca Mr. John Grebenc, P.Eng. Project Manager, Morrison Hershfield Limited 235 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 600 Toronto, ON M2J 1T1 Tel: 416-499-3110 ext 1810, Fax: 416-499-1457 jgrebenc@morrisonhershfield.com Look who's 40 years young! SUMMER HOCKEY BEGINS! 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