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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, July 27, 2012 · 8 The Regional Municipality of Halton Access Halton at: www.halton.ca Dial 311 Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION/ CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY Biosolids Master Plan The Study Halton Region has completed a comprehensive Master Plan for the management of biosolids generated at the Region's wastewater treatment plants (WWTP). The seven WWTPs, owned and operated by Halton Region, currently generate approximately 11,000 dry tonnes of anaerobic biosolids per year. The purpose of the Master Plan was to evaluate biosolids management methods, and to recommend a strategy that ensures the program's long term sustainability to the year 2031. The Process The Master Plan was conducted in accordance with Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class amended in 2007 and 2011). The Class EA process included consultation with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and the public, including two Public Information Centres that were held during the study. Preferred Biosolids Management Strategy the Preferred Biosolids Management Strategy includes the following: 1. Continue Halton's Land Application program to the extent that costs are controlled and 2. Investigate Composting opportunities to enhance Halton's land application program. 3. Region to diversify the Strategy. Following this Class EA process, more detailed studies and discussions will be required to implement these components of the strategy, including potential additional approvals under changes in regulations, policies and guidelines, advances in technology and cost, including incorporation into the long term Strategy. Comments Invited The Biosolids Master Plan is available for review on Halton Region's website at www.halton.ca/biosolids or at the following locations for a 30 day period between August 7, 2012 and September 7, 2012: Clerk's Department City of Burlington 426 Brant Street 905-335-7600 Monday ­ Friday: 8:30 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m. Clerk's Department Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive 905-873-2600 Monday ­ Friday: 8:30 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m. Halton Hills Public Library Georgetown Branch 224 Maple Avenue 905-873-2681 Tuesday ­ Thursday: 9:30 a.m. ­ 8:30 p.m. Friday ­ Saturday: 9:30 a.m. ­ 5:00 p.m. Oakville Central Library Burlington Tansley Woods Library 120 Navy Street 1996 Itabashi Way 905-336-5583 905-815-2042 Monday ­ Thursday: 9:00 a.m. ­ 9:00 p.m. Monday ­ Thursday: 9:30 a.m. ­ 9:00 p.m. Friday ­ Saturday: 9:30 a.m. ­ 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. ­ 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. ­ 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. ­ 5:00 p.m. Milton Public Library 1010 Main Street 905-875-2665 Tuesday ­ Thursday: 10:00 a.m. ­ 9:00 p.m., Friday ­ Saturday: 10:00 a.m. ­ 5:00 p.m. Town of Oakville 1225 Trafalgar Road 905-845-6601 Monday ­ Friday: 8:30 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m. Clerk's Department Town of Milton 150 Mary Street 905-878-7200 Monday ­ Friday: 8:30 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m. Citizen's Reference Library Halton Region 905-825-6000 Monday ­ Friday: 8:30 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m. Please provide any written comments to Mr. Dean Iamarino, Halton Region by September 7, 2012 at the address noted. Subject to any comments received as a result of the Notice of Completion and the receipt of all other necessary approvals (through Council or otherwise), Halton Region intends to proceed with the recommended next steps as documented in the Biosolids Master Plan, including detailed investigation and projects associated with each of the components of the strategy. For More Information Please contact either of the following project team members if you have any questions or comments, or wish to obtain more information on the study: Mr. Dean Iamarino, B.Sc., A.Sc.T. Halton Region 1151 Bronte Road Telephone: 905-825-6000, x 4494 E-mail: Dean.Iamarino@halton.ca Mr. Stephen Nutt, M. Eng., P. Eng. Consultant Project Manager XCG Consultants Ltd. 820 Trillium Drive Telephone: 519-741-5774 E-mail: stephen@xcg.com This Notice issued on July 26, 2012. www.halton.ca/EAprojects Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Aug. 6, Offices closed for Civic Holiday Aug. 7, 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Ctte. - cancelled Aug. 8, 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Ctte. - cancelled 1:30 p.m. Admin & Finance Ctte. - cancelled Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca Enjoy summer fun in Halton There's no better place to enjoy summer fun than Halton. This August, stroll along Burlington's Waterfront Trail or take part in the restaurants. Drop by a Farmers' Market in Georgetown or Acton. Take in a movie under the stars or visit Halton Region Museum at Kelso Conservation Area, or experience life on the farm with antique tractors and steam engines at Country Heritage Park in Milton. Halton truly offers something for everyone. Whether you are planning a "staycation" or looking for ways to entertain visitors, I invite you to discover Halton. Find out more at www.halton.ca/tourism. Gary Carr Regional Chair 26/27 0712