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37| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,D ecem ber 14,2017 theifp.ca More red-light cameras are headed to the region. On Dec. 6, commission- er of planning and public works Jim Harnum told committee the upcoming budget details for the de- partment. In his presenta- tion, he explained road capital financing has in- creased by $1.7 million to address rising state-of- good-repair needs. Road maintenance contracts in- creased by $396,000, or 3.4 per cent. Hydro has in- creased by $131,000, where money will be allocated for traffic signals and street lighting. A $85,000 figure has been added to the bud- get to make way for a road operations safety techni- cian. Lastly, waste man- agement has increased by $490,000 to accept plastic bags and film in the Blue Box. According to Harnum, five red-light cameras will be installed in the region in 2018. Currently, 17 red-light cameras are installed on regional roads, with some at local intersections. During his presenta- tion, Harnum went over five key components which outlined the overall bud- get: water, and the comple- tion of the long-term water meter strategy report, and automated meter reading, as well as replacing 12,500 pulse meters and large me- ters to increase bill accura- cy; wastewater, by address- ing climate change and continuing the downspout disconnection program; roads, and the develop- ment of an advanced trans- portation management system to improve the flow of traffic on regional roads, and the LED conversion for street lights; waste man- agement, by reviewing the new solid waste master plan and to begin accepting plastic bags and film in the Blue Box; and infrastruc- ture, by developing and im- plementing an asset man- agement plan and begin the development of an inte- grated water, wastewater and transportation master plan. According to Harnum, accepting plastic bags in the Blue Box program is a convoluted issue. Halton Hills Coun. Clark Somer- ville praised the program, hoping to see it integrated sooner rather than later. Harnum also told com- mittee the region had pro- jected 35 kilometres of roads to be resurfaced in 2017, but only five kilo- metres of that was complet- ed. In 2018, the region is ex- pecting 32 kilometres of re- surfacing to be accom- plished. During his presenta- tion, Harnum told commit- tee Halton continues to maintain high waste diver- sion rates, which is extend- ing the life of the landfill. They also heard the ton- nage of Green Bin material has been reduced, house- holds in the region are pro- ducing less garbage, or sol- id waste. NEWS Halton to install five red-light cameras in 2018 KATHRYN BOYLE kboyle@theifp.ca We set the standard for quality eye care and we provide comprehensive eye examinations for your entire family. Eyes Focused onYou Dr. Caroline Teske & Associates - Optometrists 99 Sinclair Avenue, Suite 310 Georgetown, ON | 905.702.1616 www.eyesfocusedonyou.com A new cemetery for the general public is taking shape for residents in Halton Hills and their families. Devereaux Cemetery is located in a quiet country setting on the 17th Side Road, just west of Trafalgar Road. It's adjacent to the Holy Redeemer Cemetery and open to people of all religious faiths. Contact us for information about available interment options, either at time of need or in advance. 905-877-8500 l www.devereauxcemetery.ca Owned and operated by The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Hamilton Enriching the lives of Children Since 1985. www.georgetowndaycare.ca LOCATIONS 479 Guelph St., Norval 905-877-4376 • 483 Guelph St., Norval 905-877-4375 Ages 2-5 yrs. Call for space. Nursery School Program Transportation To/From Local Schools A loving and calm environment for newborns to 18 months. Infant Care • Beautiful parkland setting at the Lucy Maud Montgomery Park • Nutritious Lunches & Snacks made on site Full time Daycare Offerin g house call service s Spays / Neuters Vaccinations Medicine Surgery / Orthopedics Digital X-Ray Dental Surgery / Cleaning Emergencies Prescription Food In-house Lab Behavioural Counseling www.guelphstreetanimalhospital.com 184 Guelph Street, Georgetown ON. L7G 4A7 • gsahvets@gmail.com Open 7 days a week! 8 3 8 7 905-702-VETS DECEMBER SPECIAL SAVE 20% On All SpAy & nEutEr SErVicES Guelph Street Animal Hospital