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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010 5Safe boating week ends May 28The Halton Regional Po-The operator card is good-lice Service Marine Unit for-life. Know the rules on the waterwants to pass on some tips For more information on to make your boating season Before setting out on your engine and fuel before leav- Equip boat with navi-take one of three forms:Safe Boating visit the Trans-a safe and enjoyable one.next cruise think of these tips inggation lights, whistle and A Pleasure Craft Oper-port Canada website at http://With an early spring, the to ensure your safe return. Obey all nautical rules ofwww.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafe- safety kitator Card;boating season is upon us Check weather fore-the waterways Make sure every person Proof of having success-ty/tp-tp511-menu-487.htmand safety on the water is casts Do not overload the wears a lifejacketfully completed a boating Driving a car requires of paramount interest to Let someone know where boat Do not consume alcohol safety course in Canada pri-skill, good judgment and the the members of the Hal-you are going and expected Do not allow riding on when operating a boat or or to April 1, 1999; or,taking of proper precautions, ton Regional Police Marine time of your returnthe bow, seatbacks or gun-pleasure craft A completed rental-boat operating a boat requires the Unit. Check boat, equipment, wales Proof of competency can safety checklist.same consideration.The RegionalMunicipality of Haltonwww.halton.caNOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT AND PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #1Sustainable Halton Water and Wastewater Master PlanMunicipal Class Environmental Assessment StudyBackgroundHalton Region has initiated a Region-wide Water and Wastewater Master Plan under the Sustainable Halton process to identify a preferred servicing strategy to support growth to the year 2031.This strategy will accommodate the 2031 population / employment and intensification targets set out in the Places to Grow Growth Plan (2005). In accordance with the Places to Grow Act (2005), the residential and employee population in Halton Region is expected to grow by 300,000 and 170,000 respectively.This Master Plan will consolidate information related to previous Studies and Master Plans for north and south Halton, including the 2008 South Halton Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update which was prepared to address the water and wastewater servicing needs within the 2021 planning horizon. The recommendations from previous Master Plans will be reviewed in the context of the current regulatory environment and planning estimates.The study area for the Sustainable Halton Water and Wastewater Master Plan (refer to map) includes Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills (including Georgetown, Acton and the Highway 401 Corridor).Problem StatementTo develop a comprehensive strategy for providing water and wastewater servicing to existing and approved growth areas in Halton Region to 2031.The ProcessThis notice signals the commencement of the Sustainable Halton Water and Wastewater Master Plan a study which will define existing problems/opportunities, consider and evaluate solutions, and identify a preferred water and wastewater servicing strategy to the year 2031. The Study follows the approved master planning process as outlined in Section A.2.7 (Approach #2 in Appendix 4) of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000 as amended in 2007). The Master Plan will fulfill the requirements for Schedule A, A+, and B projects and become the basis for future investigations for specific Schedule C projects that are proposed within.A key component of the study will be consultation with interested stakeholders including the public, special interest groups and regulatory agencies. The study work plan provides for two rounds of Public information Centers (PICs) at four locations (one in each Local Municipality). Representatives from the Region and its consultants will be present at the PICs to answer questions and discuss the next steps in the study. This notice advises the public of the first round of PICs.You are encouraged to attend the PIC and provide your comments regarding the preliminary preferred Public Information Centre Locationsservicing concepts so that they may be included in the study. Comments received through the course of the study will be considered in finalizing the recommended water and wastewater servicing strategy. MunICIPALITYDATETIME LOCATIOnComments and information regarding this study are being collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and to assist the project team in meeting the requirements Milton Sports Centre of the Class EA process. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of Town Of MiltonWednesday, May 26, 20106:30 - 8:30 P.M.605 Santa Maria Boulevard (Room 3)the public record.Assumption High School Please contact either one of the following project team members if you have any questions or City Of BurlingtonThursday, May 27, 20106:30 - 8:30 P.M.3230 Woodward Avenue comments related to the study, wish to obtain more information on the study or wish to be added to (Cafeteria)the study mailing list:Halton Regional Centre Town Of OakvilleMonday, May 31, 20106:30 - 8:30 P.M.1151 Bronte Road Mr. David SimpsonMr. Chris Hamel(Gymnasium)Water Planning, Public WorksProject ManagerActon Arena & Community Halton RegionAECOMTown Of Halton Centre WednesdayPhone: 905-825-6000 Ext. 7601105 Commerce Valley Drive West, 7th Floor, June 2, 20106:30 -8:30 P.M.Hills415 Queen Street East Fax: 905-825-8822Markham, Ontario L3T 7W3(Seniors Centre)Email: david.simpson@halton.caPhone: 905-747-7562Fax: 905-886-9494NOTE: At the Town of Halton Hills PIC, an update will be provided on the Prospect Park Well Field Email: chris.hamel@aecom.comExpansion Class EA Study (Acton Water Supply Master Plan) which is assessing an increase in the water taking from 2,272 m3 / day to 3,000 m3 / day. The Prospect Park Class EA study requirements are being Additional information related to the study and consultation process may be obtained satisfied through the current Sustainable Halton Water and Wastewater Master Plan. The findings to date through the study website: www.halton.ca/waterwastewaterEAs.are being considered in the development of the overall water servicing strategy for Acton.This notice first issued on May 21, 2010.Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting.1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Dial 311 or 905-825-6000 Toll Free 1-866-442-5866 TTY 905-827-9833 www.halton.ca270510