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The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 10 theifp.ca Notice of Multiple Temporary Road Closures HALTON HILLS The Town of Halton Hills is advising of the temporary closure of Cross Street between Guelph Street (Highway 7) and Back Street. The temporary closure to through traffic is required for the completion of Halton Hills Hydro substation reconstruction. The road will be closed from Friday, October 14 to December 2022. The Town of Halton Hills is advising of the temporary closure of Main Street between Confederation Street and Prince Street. The temporary closure to through traffic is required for the Truth and Reconciliation Crosswalk event. The road will be closed on Monday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Town of Halton Hills is advising of the temporary closure of Crewsons Line between Highway 7 and 32 Side Road. Closure to through traffic is required for the completion of railway bridge repairs by Metrolinx. The road will be closed from Monday, October 17 to Friday, October 28, 2022. ~art \x Crewsons Line - Road Closure - | Comer — Questions or comments? Contact Matt Roj, Traffic Coordinator, at 905-873-2600, ext. 2215. 1 Halton Hil Halton Hills, L7 IBNEWS OSPREY TOWER SET TO BE INSTALLED AT FAIRY LAKE TOWN WELCOMES FEEDBACK ABOUT PROJECT REETI ROHILLA rrohilla@metroland.com The Town of Halton Hills could soon be home to an osprey platform — sup- efforts to enhance biodiversity around Fairy Lake. "Birds can't live with us on suburban streets where there is wery little habitat for them t selves of," said Don Seal len, Halton/North Peel Naturalist Club member. migrants that grace us with their pre: North Halton i is shome to over 100 bird species, Scal- Jen said. Town's Director of Parks and Open Space Kev- in Okimi said an osprey platform "can encourage birds to nest in appropriate places, rather than in elec- trical towers or sports fields lighting poles where the nest could be subject to more human impact." club—in Emily Mays photo Emily Mays shared this photo of some baby birds in their nest, taken in Ridgew. joyed by residents and so iy of our feathered friends." Construction of the tow- er will start following the review of public feedback and communication of res- ident queries. The town is inviting anyone with ques- tions regarding the project to reach out to Okimi at ca partnership with the town, Halton Hills Hydro, and Credit Valley Conservation Authority — is planning to install an osprey tower in the open space at Rotary Park near Elizabeth Drive. "It's no coincidence coat Halton Hills was nized earlier this year by Nature Canada as a certi- fied ‘Bird Friendly City," natural environment en- While birds including the red-headed woodpeck- er, whip-poor-wills, anc purple martins have re- treated from Halton Hills over the years, Scallen said species such as merlins, ra- hawks and cooper's hawks have re-established their ranges in the area. Mourn- ing doves, blue jays, robins and hummingbirds can al- so be commonly found in Halton Hills, Scallen add- “wphere has been a dra- Hills and southern Ontario over the last couple de- cades." A combination of in- ased awareness around chemical hazards, restrict- ed huntii id the birds' adaptation to human envi- ronment over time a some reasons supporting an increase in bird popula- tion, Scallen said. While there is no guar- antee the birds will nest on the osprey tower, the pro- ject aims to provide safe nesting options for birds to increase biodiversity in the area. Construction of the pro- ject is expected to complete this fall. SUBMIT YOUR LETTER TO THE EDITOR TODAY!