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DON'T GET HOOKED ON GIMMICKS! Call A1 for Honest Pricing and Quality Products - GUARANTEED. Excellent Financing and Great Terms. 905-844-2949MaintenanceSpecials on NOW! By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF The closed 10-megawatt gas-fired power plant, currently occupying the land proposed for a 900-megawatt gas-fired power plant at 1500 Royal Windsor Dr., is now well on its way to being completely demolished. The demolition actually began in late July, however, it has become more visible recently as sections of the outside walls have now been removed leaving only the buildings skeletal shell in some areas. The work is being undertaken by a company contracted by Ford of Canada, since Ford is still the owner of the land. In a statement issued to nearby residents, Project Manager Eric J. Pearson said Ford is working closely with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment to ensure the necessary measures are taken to decommission and demolish the building responsibly. Pearson also said Ford is working in coopera- tion with the Town of Oakville and has obtained the required permits under the Towns bylaws. The demolition will be conducted using con- ventional equipment such as shears, backhoes, concrete breakers and front-end loaders with Pearson stating there will be no implosions of building structures. Pearson said the majority of the demolished material including scrape metal, concrete and asphalt paving will be recycled. Demolition is being conducted in compliance with Oakvilles bylaws. 48 Pages $1.00 (plus tax)A member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 48 No. 108 USING COMMUNICATION TO BUILD BETTER COMMUNITIES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 Voted Ontarios Top Newspaper Four Years in a Row - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 At Town Hall Artscene By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF The Town of Oakville has taken another step aimed at creating peaceful coexistence between its wildlife and its residents. The Towns Community Services Committee voted, Tuesday, to receive Town staffs progress report on the creation of an Oakville Wildlife Strategy. The strategy, originally called for by council in 2005, seeks to main- tain the biodiversity found in the town with the report stating that currently Oakville is home to more than 185 species of bird, 30 amphib- ian and reptile species, 29 types of mammals and 58 different kinds of fish. In the report the Towns Senior Environmental Policy Analyst Donna Doyle said that while this bio- diversity is a key part of what makes Oakville livable conflicts do occur between wildlife and people high- lighting the need for a comprehen- sive plan to deal with these situa- tions. See Wildlife page 4 See January page 10 NIKI WESLEY / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER WALLS COME CRUMBLING DOWN: Work is currently underway to demolish the closed 10-megawatt gas-fired power plant owned by Ford of Canada on Royal Windsor Drive. The plant is on the site for TransCanadas proposed 900-megawatt gas-fired power plant. Ford power plant being demolished Can residents and wildlife co-exist? A School Like No Other Preschool - Grade 8 905-257-0022 www.fernhillschool.com PRINTER EMPTY? refill 60%REFILL ANDSAVE UP TO Upper Oakville Shopping Centre 905-842-5600 www.thinkrefill.ca