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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, December 2, 2009 · 8 Turbines to arrive from Japan in mid-2011 Continued from page 1 will even be allowed in Oakville. When asked about this, TransCanada expressed confidence in its success and refused to discuss whether it has a contingency plan or what will happen to the turbines if the OMB rules against the company. "We're not going to speculate about that scenario," said Chris Breen, TransCanada spokesperson. "We're confident in the argument we put forward at the OMB and we're confident that we chose an excellent site and so we're moving forward." During the OMB hearing, TransCanada Project Manager John Mikkelsen noted TransCanada has little time to waste in establishing the power plant as the company is con- tractually obligated to provide the southwest GTA with 900-megawatts of electricity by 2013. The situation is made more urgent by the fact that heavy equipment for the power plant, like the turbines, must be delivered by ships travelling up the St. Lawrence Seaway, a route that is only accessible during certain times of the year. TransCanada's decision to move ahead with its project despite an unknown OMB outcome has some power plant opponents wondering. Mayor Rob Burton raised questions as to how much TransCanada really knows about the OMB process. "Ordering the turbines strikes me as a pretty aggressive move," he said. Another opponent, Doug MacKenzie, Citizens for Clean Air said the move makes sense with TransCanada probably having safeguards worked into its contract with Mitsubishi to protect them if the it loses the OMB ruling. "You would normally place an order now just so you could get in the queue and normally you have all sorts of outs because the project is not even approved yet, there's no environmental permits, there's nothing," said MacKenzie. "You preorder your equipment, I've done that myself." While MacKenzie understands what TransCanada is trying to do in this regard, he and his group still have concerns about the possible pollution the plant will bring to an airshed that is already overtaxed by pollutants. Questions have also been raised as to whether a new power plant is even needed while others are concerned the proposed plant is only 500 metres away from a nearby residential area. MacKenzie voiced concerns about the type of turbines TransCanada has ordered. The TransCanada order represents the very first order for the M501GAC turbine, which Mitsubishi said is unique in its ability to cool its combustor through air-cooling instead of the traditional steam-cooling method. MacKenzie fears start up problems. "Usually there are start-up issues with first-in-kind technology going in. I've found that all my career," he said. When installed, the turbines will serve as an integral part of the combined cycle power generation system wherein gas and steam turbines are used in combination to generate electricity in two stages, utilizing high-temperature exhaust gas from the gas turbine. Mitsubishi noted this configuration allows Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) Power Generation Plants to achieve a higher thermal efficiency than non-GTCC plants meaning GTCC plants reduce fuel consumption relative to electricity output and emit less carbon dioxide. Breen noted the turbines and generators will be built in Japan and shipped to Oakville with arrival scheduled for sometime in mid-2011. The construction of the power plant itself is scheduled to begin in October of 2010. Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada The Town of Oakville invites you to help us name the new state-of-the-art quad pad arena on Neyagawa Blvd. north of Dundas. Opening in September 2010, the facility will include a 1,500 seat Olympic-sized ice surface and three NHL-sized ice pads. Naming Criteria (e.g. historical, geographic), or Submission Deadline: Friday, January 15, 2010 Your Reward If your name is chosen, you will receive a one year family skate pass, an Oakville Blade's season pass and a VIP invite to the official opening ceremonies on September 11, 2010. If the name chosen is submitted by multiple residents, then a draw will be held to determine the family that will receive the reward. Submit your suggestion online at www.oakville.ca/namequadpad.htm or fill out a submission form at any town community centre or facility. most livable town in Canada, or has made a significant contribution to the town Notice of Zoning By-law Passing North Oakville zoning by-law File: 42.03.80 Take notice that Oakville Council passed Zoning By-law Amendment 2009-189 under Section 34, of the Planning Act, as amended on the 23rd day of November, 2009. The purpose and effect of zoning by-law amendment 2009-189 is to create a new, comprehensive zoning by-law for the lands of north Oakville, which will introduce new zoning categories, regulations and definitions that would implement the corresponding land use designations of the North Oakville (East and West) Secondary Plans. The new Zoning By-law does not pre-zone the subject lands to allow their ultimate use as envisioned under the secondary plans; rather, the By-law zones the lands to an Existing Development (ED) Zone to recognize and permit legally existing land uses, buildings or structures, or to a site specific Existing Development (ED) to recognize existing land use permissions. The lands are bounded by Dundas Street, Ninth Line, Highway 407, the municipal boundary and Tremaine Road. Portions of the lands are subject to a Minister's Zoning Order (Ontario Regulation 481/73). These lands are also subject to the following planning applications: Town of Oakville File Numbers: Z.1326.01; Z. 1320.04 & 24T-05016; Z.1316.02 & 24T-05025; Z. 1317.02 & 24T-05012; and, Z. 1318.02 & 24T-05013. OMB Case Numbers: PL050908; PL051163; PL051164; PL051165; PL051166; PL051167; PL051168; PL051169; PL051170; PL051171; PL051172; PL051173; PL051174; PL051175; PL051176; PL051177; PL051178; PL051185; PL051186; PL051187; PL051188; PL051189; PL051243; PL090414; and, PL090614. Any appeals of the zoning by-law amendment must be filed with Cathie Best, Town Clerk, 1225 Trafalgar Road, P. O. Box 310, Oakville, ON L6J 5A6, setting out the reasons for the appeal together with a certified cheque or money order in the amount of $125.00 payable to the Minister of Finance. A copy of the appeal form is available from the Ontario Municipal Board website at www.omb.gov.on.ca. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Town of Oakville Council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. A copy of the zoning by-law amendment is available for review at the Town of Oakville, Planning Services department, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Inquiries may be directed to Charles McConnell, Manager of Current Planning and Urban Design, Planning Services department at 905-845-6601, extension 6042 or email at cmcconnell@oakville.ca. The personal information accompanying your submission is being collected under the authority of the Planning Act and may form part of the public record which may be released to the public. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Records and Freedom of Information Officer at 905-815-6053. Last date for appeal: December 21, 2009 Tremaine Rd. Dundas Street Ninth Line