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4- The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 20, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Town takes ownership of Palm Place parkland The Town of Oakville took ownership on Friday of seven acres of prime waterfront lands as part of a 2006 Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) decision granting the Town the eastern portion of the Palm Place Developments Inc. property as public parkland. The same OMB ruling determined that 300 residential units in three buildings, ranging in height from five to eight storeys, could be erected on the remaining portion of the property. "It's the final piece of the puzzle in completing the South Shell Waterfront Park," Oakville Mayor Rob Burton said. "This dedication of land will allow us to build a continuous lakeside park with enhanced public access. Public waterfront property is highly sought after, so acquiring these lands at no cost to taxpayers is a win for Oakville." Located along Lakeshore Road, east of Burloak Drive and west of Great Lakes Boulevard in Bronte, the land completes the 3.3 hectare South Shell Waterfront Park that will span 800-metres of Oakville waterfront. The South Shell Waterfront Park will provide linkages to Shell Park, the PetroCanada Parkette, the eastern portion of the Palm Place lands and the Waterfront Trail, and preserve much of the existing natural areas. Phase 1 of the park construction is scheduled to begin this fall. "Public parks and open spaces like South Shell Waterfront Park are important components of a healthy and active community," Domenic Lunardo, Commissioner of Community Services said. "Our goal was to create a pedestrianfriendly park for people of all ages and abilities. This park definitely caters to the recreational and open space needs of Oakville residents." Phase 1 construction of the South Shell Waterfront Park will include lakefront viewing and seating areas, an extended waterfront trail and an extensive planting program to support the existing wildlife and migratory bird habitat. Future park development will include park shelters, washroom facilities, redevelopment of the playground areas and enhanced beach access. For more information on the South Shell Waterfront Park, visit www.oakville.ca. Ward 6 councillor on Climate Change Task Force From now until August 30th, 2008 All "in-shop" repairs, including windows & screens 10% OFF 20 % Oakville Ward 6 Regional Councillor Tom Adams has been named to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's (AMO) new Climate Change Task Force. At the January 2008 meeting, the AMO Board of Directors approved the creation of the Climate Change Task Force to advise the Board on strategic issues and policy directions related to climate change mitigation and adaptation activities. "Our work will be to examine issues and draft policy positions that further municipalities' ability to tackle climate change challenges," said Councillor Adams. "This work will form the basis of AMO advocacy with the provincial and federal governments and the public on this common global challenge." The Task Force is anticipated to hold regular meetings at the AMO office in Toronto. All "in-stock" framed mirrors CLEARANCE PRICING ON ALL "IN STOCK" showers doors, sealed units & miscellaneous new, scratched or chipped glass & mirrors OFF BACK TO SCHOOL HOPEDALE 550 Bronte Road, Oakville 905.827.2951 DEALDEAL OR NOT TO EXCITEMENT IS IN THE BAG! 25 PEDESTALS, 25 SILVER BAGS, PRIZES IN EVERY ONE! Backpacks, i-Pods, School Supplies, Gift Certificates... A TERRIFIC PRIZE IN EVERY BAG! Back-to-School shopping has never been more fun for parents and kids alike! Play "DEAL OR NOT TO DEAL " at Hopedale Mall, one day only... HOPEDALE MALL FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 · Noon - 3 pm! HOPEDALE MALL