REGION NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT Water, Wastewater and Transportation Integrated Master Plan (R2414A, R2875B, S3256A, W3258A) Halt on halton.ca (311 fini ee Study Halton Region is initiating an Integrated Master Plan to complete the next region-wide Water, Wastewater and Multi-Modal Transportation Master Plans. The outcome of this work will be a long-term integrated servicing strategy for Regional infrastructure to accommodate future growth in support of the Regional Official Plan Review. The Integrated Master Plan will provide the strategies, policies and tools required to meet the future water, wastewater and transportation infrastructure needs. @z0z ‘py ysnBny ‘Aepsinyy | SIH UOHEH - dl OUL | & Process This notice signals the commencement of the Integrated Master Plan. The study will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA), (October 2000, amended 2007, 2011 and 2015), which is an approved process under Ontario's Environmental Assessment Act. The Integrated Master Plan will become the basis for, and will be used in support of, future Schedule C MCEA studies identified in the Master Plan. The Integrated Master Plan will be prepared with the level of investigation, consultation and documentation sufficient to fulfil the requirements for all Schedule A, A+ and B projects within the Master Plan. Public Engagement Public and review agency consultation is a key element of the Integrated Master Plan process and input will be sought throughout this study. Details regarding public consultation opportunities will be announced as the study progresses. Additional information related to the study and consultation process may be found on the project webpage at halton.ca. Upon completion of the study, the Integrated Master Plan report will be prepared and placed on the public record for a minimum 30-day review period. The documents will detail the planning and consultation process, and the infrastructure strategy to support growth i in the region. The Integrated Master Plan will follow all legislative requirements and will includ with key including the public, Local Municipalities, regulatory agencies and Indigenous Communities. Comments Please contact any of the project team members listed below or email IMP@halton.ca if you have any questions or wish to be added to the Integrated Master Plan mailing list (water, wastewater and transportation). Comments are welcome throughout the duration of the project. Comments received through the course of this study will be considered and documented in the Integrated Master Plans. Chris Fong, P. Eng. Mark Bajor Chris Hamel, P. Eng. Information provided in response to this notice will be Project Manager - Mobility Planning Project Manager - Water and Consultant Project Manager collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom Halton Region Wastewater Planning GM BluePlan Engineering Limited of information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the 1151 Bronte Road Halton Region Royal Centre exception of personal information, all comments will Oakville, ON L6M 3L1 1151 Bronte Road Suite 402 - 3300 Highway No. 7 become part of the public record. 905-825-6000 ext. 7920 Oakville, ON L6M 3L1 Vaughan, ON L4K 4M3 905-825-6000 ext. 7921 416-703-0667 | Cell: 416-577-2500 This notice was first issued on August 4, 2022. Making strategic investments in Halton to maintain service levels in 2023 On July 13, Regional Council approved Halton Region’s Budget Directions Report. This Report lays the foundation for keeping taxes at or below the rate of inflation in 2023 while delivering critical programs and services. Halton has maintained a proven track record in successfully delivering essential progams and services while keeping tax increases low for over 20 years. This Report identifies priority investments in critical services despite the significant pressures as a result of high inflation and increased demand for services and growth. To learn more about Regional finances, please visit halton.ca. Regional Chair Meetings at Halton Region Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. eordyouy