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18_V1_OAK_SEPT22.qxd www.oakvillebeaver.com18 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 22, 2006 Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Well Water Information Sessions Halton Region is committed to providing residents with high quality drinking water. Some residents in rural areas of Halton are not on the municipal water supply, but instead draw their water from private wells, which are not under Regional supervision. To assist these residents, our Health Department is available to work with private well owners so they can ensure that their drinking water is clean and safe. The Health Department is hosting Well Water Information Sessions on September 27th at Conservation Halton in Lowville and on October 4th at Pineview Public School in Georgetown. Drop in between 3:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. to speak to a Public Health Inspector about how to ensure your well water supply is safe. Tuesday, September 26 - 9:30 a.m. - Health & Social Services Wednesday, September 27 - 9:30 a.m. - Planning & Public Works - 1:30 p.m. - Admin. & Finance A. Brent Marshall CAO Dr. Bob Nosal Medical Officer of Health ALTERNATE WATER SUPPLY TO THE TOWN OF MILTON CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT The Process The study is being conducted in accordance with the approved requirements of a Schedule 'B' project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (June 2000), which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The Class EA process includes public and review agency consultation, an evaluation of alternatives, an assessment of the potential environmental effects of the proposed improvements, and identification of reasonable measures to mitigate any adverse impacts that may result. The map above shows the approximate limits of the study area. As part of the Study, a Public Information Centre is planned for early 2007 to present the project to the public and government review agencies for review and comment. The Public Information Centre will provide background information on the study and the various alternatives considered, including a comparative analysis of those alternatives. Representatives from the Region and its consultant and Earth Tech will be present at the Public Information Centre to answer questions and discuss the next steps in the study. Notification of the Public Information Centre will be provided at the appropriate time by means of a similar advertisement in this newspaper. Upon completion, a Class EA Report will be prepared to document the planning process followed, including conclusions and recommendations, and how public input was received and considered. The Class EA Report will be available for public review for a period of 30 calendar days. At that time, notification of the review period and Class EA Report locations will be made by means of a similar newspaper notice and a letter mailed to those on the project contact list. Comments We are interested in any questions or comments you may have concerning this project. Please contact either one of the following project team members if you have any questions or comments, wish to obtain more information on the project, or if you would like to be added to the project mailing list: The Study The Region of Halton is initiating a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for an alternate water supply to the Town of Milton and the Halton Hills Highway 401 Corridor (see map). The Town of Milton water supply consists of a groundwater-based well system and a lake-based water supply from Oakville by way of a transmission main on Regional Road 25. The Halton Water and Wastewater Master Plan Review (2002) identified the need for improvements to the Town of Milton's lake-based water supply system that will address security of supply and service projected and approved growth. Figure 1 - Approximate Study Limits Mr. Colin Baker, P. Eng Infrastructure Planning Engineer Regional Municipality of Halton 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, ON L6M 3L1 Tel: 905-825-6000 ext. 7235 Fax: 905-825-8822 Email: colin.baker@halton.ca Mr. Kelly Walsh, P. Eng Project Manager Earth Tech Canada Inc. 80 King Street, 2nd Floor St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7G1 Tel: 905-688-4272 Fax: 905-688-5812 Email: kelly.walsh@earthtech.ca This Notice first issued on September 21, 2006. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 • Tel: 905-825-6000 • Toll Free: 1-866-4HALTON • TTY: 905-827-9833 • www.halton.ca Municipality of HaltonThe Regional Halton Waste Management Site Fall Compost Give Away Friday, September 22 • Saturday, September 23 • Monday, September 25 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thanks to the participation efforts of Halton residents, about 26,000 tonnes of yard waste is collected every year and turned into rich, garden-friendly compost. Halton residents are invited to come out to our Compost Give Away to pick up some of this compost as a 'Thank You' for helping divert a usable material from the landfill, thereby extending its life! • All Halton households are welcome to collect a maximum of seven bags (or equivalent) of compost. • Residents are responsible for shovelling and bagging their own compost. • Please bring your own bags/containers and shovel. • Non-perishable food items or cash donations will also be gratefully accepted on behalf of Halton area food banks. House cleaning? We can help! Bring your reusable clothing and household items to the Salvation Army Depot at Halton's Waste Management Site. A Community Partnership Thank you for helping your community in need. Have you ever wondered howUnited Way of Oakville andits member agencies impact our community? Without United Way and its agen- cies, thousands of people wouldn't get the help they need to lead a bet- ter, healthier, more productive life. United Way agencies mean that at-risk youth will benefit from an after-school program, isolated and lonely seniors will receive a reassur- ing telephone call, helping them feel more connected to their community, and families in crisis will get the counselling they need to ensure a better, healthier future. United Way of Oakville's annual fundraising campaign kicks off this Sunday at the 43rd Annual Bathtub Race in Downtown Oakville (12 noon start). The event also features local band Len's Haulage, an agency fair, face painting, clowns and a raffle. The campaign runs until the end of December. Through this column, we hope to increase your awareness of United Way, its 31 member agen- cies and the many ways in which it supports the community. The people profiled in this col- umn will be people who not only had the strength to overcome obstacles, but who also have the courage to talk about how one of our agencies helped them. We're proud of our agencies and the work they do, and we want you to know they're there for you, should you or someone you know ever need a helping hand. We often hear the question: "Why is United Way necessary in a prosper- ous community like Oakville?" Unfortunately, a healthy income can- not protect us from disease, bereave- ment, alcoholism, unemployment, family breakdown, disabilities or mental illness. But these are challenges United Way agencies can help us address. Together, we need to ensure we have somewhere to turn if we're ever faced with one of life's challenges. Supporting United Way is an invest- ment in our family, friends and neighbours, which ensures a healthi- er community for us all. For more information about United Way or its 43rd Annual Bathtub Race and Campaign Kickoff event, please call 905-845-5571 or visit www.uwoakville.org. United Way kicks off annual campaign this weekend