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4 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday,February 8, 2011 Public invited to voice views on possible arena funding TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN STUDY NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #1 THE STUDY The Town of Halton Hills, through their consultant Hatch Mott MacDonald, has initiated a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Study. The Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study will develop an integrated transportation plan and associated strategies that consider all modes of travel to meet road network challenges up to 2031. The study will identify future projects within the study area. Continued from pg. 1 The cost for three arenas is $29 million, of which $25 million would come from loans-- most of that paid by property taxes. Included in the capital budget deferral, is the Acton Seniors' Centre expansion plan and possible Acton youth centre because the economies of scale means it would be cheaper to build the those centres at the same time (and place) as the twinning of the Acton Arena. The relocation of a senior lit soccer field and the Alcott tennis courts is required if one or two arenas are added to the Mold-Masters SportsPlex. Financing options in the staff report will also look at more details on the sale of surplus Town assets to help pay for the arenas. Perlin said council will deal with Halton Healthcare Services's request for a Town contribution $4.546 million at another meeting. He said a date for the meeting is pending until Mayor Rick Bonnette meets with Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Deb Matthews-- no date has yet been set for that meeting. PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE The Town of Halton Hills will be seeking input from the public through a variety of consultation groups and meetings held during the course of the study. An on-line survey has been accessible through the study website since early December and we encourage you to provide us with your input in advance of the first Public Information Centre. The Town is planning to hold two PICs during this study to present findings and solicit your input and comments. At the conclusion of the study, there will be an opportunity to review the Transportation Master Plan report and provide your feedback. The first PIC will be held to present information on the study and solicit feedback from the public on the problems and opportunities and existing conditions. The PIC will be an open-house format, with a presentation to occur at 7 p.m., followed by the opportunity to ask questions of the project team on a one-on-one basis. We encourage those interested in the study to attend. Date: Time: Location: Thursday, February 10, 2011 6:00 p.m. ­ 8:00 p.m. Mold-Masters SportsPlex 221 Guelph Street, Georgetown Tasty get-together Ashley Melchionna (left) dishes up some delicious lasagna for Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce chairman Kathleen Dills at the Taste of the Chamber, held recently at Blue Springs Golf Club. The delicious evening featured samples and demonstrations from local restaurants, caterers and food producers with a portion of the proceeds going to local food banks. Photo by Andrea Lefebvre STUDY CONTACTS If you have any questions or comments or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact: Mr. Ted Drewlo, P. Eng. Manager of Engineering Services Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2 Tel: 905-873-2601 ext. 2313 Fax: 905-873-3036 Email: tedd@haltonhills.ca Mr. John McGill, P. Eng., PTOE Project Manager Hatch Mott MacDonald 2800 Speakman Drive Mississauga ON L6K 2R7 Tel: 905-403-4403 Fax: 905-855-2607 Email: john.mcgill@hatchmott.com SERVED THURSDAY & FRIDAY 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Featuring: -R Roast t Beef B f - Assorted Salads $ - Baked Ham - Beef Stew - Dessert Table - Tea & Coffee Private Catering Available LUNCH BUFFET Comments and information regarding this project are collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to assist the project team in meeting the requirements of the Class EA process. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. Additional information related to the study may be obtained at www.haltonhills.ca/tmp. This Notice first issued on February 3, 2011. 1 Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2 Tel.: 905-873-2601 · Fax: 905-873-2347 12 11.50 HST INCLUDED ~ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ~ Fri. & Sat. 9:30 pm - close Third Step 79 Main Street South, Georgetown 905-877-3388