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www.insideHALTON.com |OAKVILLE BEAVER |Thursday, November 17, 2016 |1 6 Halton R EGION halton.ca (| 311 in Y o u (® NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY West River Wastewater Pumping Station 51 West River Street, Oakville PR-2964A Study The 2011 Sustainable Halton Water and Wastewater Master Plan identified the requirement for higher pumping capacity at the West River Wastewater Pumping Station (WWPS) in the Town of Oakville to service growth to 2031. Accordingly, Halton Region initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study that will consider a wide range of WWPS and collection system upgrade alternatives, in order to select the most appropriate station design concept that meets Halton Region's latest design standards. The impact of the WWPS upgrade alternatives on social, cultural, economic and natural environments will be evaluated and assessed during the study. Halton Region launches mobile OneHalton by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff Process This notice signals the commencement o f the Class EA Study, which will define the problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions, and determine a preferred solution in consultation with the Town of Oakville, regulatory agencies, and the public. The study is being conducted in compliance with Schedule B o f the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended 2015), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Public and review agency consultation is a key element o f the Class EA process and input will be sought throughout this study. A Public Information Centre (PIC) is anticipated to be held in the spring of 2017. Details regarding the forthcoming PIC will be advertised as the study progresses. Upon completion o f the study, a Project File will be prepared and placed on public record for a minimum 30-day review period. The document will detail the planning and consultation processes and the preferred alternative. Access to Halton Region' s services is now at your fingertips. The Region launched OneHalton, a mobile application (app) that can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store for Apple devices or Google Play for Android devices. "This app provides access to some of our m ost frequently accessed ser vices through mobile phones and other mobile technology to enhance the accessibility and convenience for the public getting access to informa tion and services," Halton Region CAO Jane MacCaskill told Halton Regional council on Nov. 9. Video showcases features Council members also watched a short video showcasing the app' s fea tures, including access to Halton Re gional council information, popular online service requests, social media channels, maps to facilities, festivals and events listings and job postings. Comments Comments received through the course of the study will be considered and documented in the class EA Study Report. Additional information related to the study and consultation process may be obtained through the website: Halton.ca/EAprojects Please contact either o f the following project team members listed below if you have questions or would like to provide comments on the Class EA Study. Residents can register Residents can also register for pro grams and report immunizations, report an issue, such as garbage not being collected, and request metal and appliance collection, yard waste labels and business permit and li cense application. "OneHalton puts the Region at your fingertips," said Halton Region al Chair Gary Carr in a media release. "This free app is an exciting step forward for Halton, and it supports our commitment to providing highquality customer service that is easy to access across multiple channels," stated Carr. Other features include an option push notification to advise users of heat warnings, cold warnings or community emergencies. For more information, visit www. halton.ca/OneHalton. Mr. David McCollum, P. Eng. Project Manager Halton Region 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Telephone: 905-825-6000 ext. 7093 Fax: 905-847-2192 Email: david.mccollum@halton.ca Mr. Rob Lewtas, P. Eng., PMP, CEng., C.WEM Project Manager Black &Veatch Canada 50 Minthorn Boulevard, Suite 501 Markham, Ontario L3T 7X8 Phone: 905-370-1243 Fax: 905-747-0974 Email: lewtasr@bv.com Information provided in response to this notice will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception o f personal information, all comments will become part o f the public records. This notice first issued November 17,2016. & Please con ta ct us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at H alton Region events or m eetings.