www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 14, 2007 - 29 Entry deadline looms for pet photo contest Time is running out for the Oakville Humane Society's third annual pet photo contest. The contest closes Monday, Sept. 17, so people are encouraged to send in pictures of their favourite fluffy friend or feathered family member as soon as they can. Every eligible photo entered into the contest will appear in the Humane Society's 2008 calendar. The entry fee is $15, and all proceeds will go to support homeless animals in the community. Digital photos will be accepted. For entry forms, visit www.oakvillehumane.ca or visit the shelter at 445 Cornwall Rd. The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT AND PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE SOUTH HALTON WATER AND WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY The Study Halton Region has initiated an update to its Water and Wastewater Master Plan to identify a preferred servicing strategy to accommodate growth to the year 2021. In 2002, a comprehensive master servicing strategy (Halton Water and Wastewater Master Plan Review, 2002) was prepared to address the Region's water and wastewater servicing needs within the 2016 planning horizon. This update will review the recommendations from the previous study in the context of the current regulatory environment and planning estimates; provide alternatives to revise and update the plan; and identify a preliminary preferred servicing strategy for consideration and comment. The South Halton study area (refer to map) includes the urban areas of Burlington, Oakville and Milton as well as the Halton Hills 401 Corridor. The Process The study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements for master plans under Section 4, Approach #2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) (Municipal Engineers Association, 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 measures to mitigate any adverse impacts that may result. Schedule B projects (those having a minimal environmental impact and require only a screening) as well as completing Phases 1 & 2 of the process for Schedule C projects (those with a greater degree 4 of the Class Environmental Assessment process following the completion of the master plan, which entails additional study and consultation. As a part of the study, a Public Information Centre (PIC) is planned to provide background information on the study and the revisions to the previous plan being considered, including a rationale for the changes. It will also present the preliminary preferred servicing strategy (subject to public comment and agency review), associated impacts and proposed mitigation measures. Representatives from Halton Region and its consultants will be present at the PIC to answer questions and discuss the next steps in the study. The PIC is scheduled for: Date: Time: Location: Wednesday September 19, 2007 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm Halton Regional Administrative Building, Auditorium 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville TOONIE TUESDAY! THE BEST BINGO VALUE AROUND! 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Upon completion, a master plan will be prepared to document the planning process followed, including conclusions and recommendations, and how public input was received and considered. The of the review period and master plan viewing locations will be made by means of a similar newspaper notice and a letter mailed to those on the project contact list. 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 mailing list: Lisa De Angelis Infrastructure Planning Regional Municipality of Halton 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Tel: 905-825-6000 ext.7547 Toll free: 1-866-442-5866 Fax 905-825-8822 Email: lisa.deangelis@halton.ca Chris Hamel Project Manager KMK Consultants 220 Advance Boulevard Brampton, Ontario L6T 4J5 Tel: 905-459-4780 Fax: 905-459-7869 Email: chrish@kmk.ca To receive your copy call the Circulation Dept at 905-845-9742 and we will gladly have one sent out to you This notice issued September 7 and 14, 2007. 140907 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Tel: 905-825-6000 · Toll Free: 1-866-4HALTON · TTY: 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca