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Follow Information from Peel Regional Police’s Mississauga Community Meeting on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

We would like to provide links to key information discussed at the meeting:

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Peel Region to invest additional $130 million to expand capacity at G.E. Booth Water Resource Recovery Facility

By Announcement, Planning & Development, Resources

Increased capacity will accommodate more housing in support of Bill 23

Peel Region council approved an additional investment of $130 million to increase wastewater capacity by 40 million litres per day (MLD), at the G.E. Booth Water Resource Recovery Facility, (WWRF). An additional 40 MLD of flow capacity can support additional housing units of between 28,000 and 47,000, depending on the type of development.

Peel Region staff and their consultant have identified opportunities to make increased capacity available sooner by advancing construction through their current capital contractors, ROMAG Contracting Ltd. and CIMA Canada Inc. This will result in additional capacity being available by 2028 instead of 2039, provide better value for tax dollars and support project growth targets from Bill 23.

Peel staff are working on the new capital works master plan, scheduled for completion in 2025, which includes an assessment of the infrastructure required to meet Bill 23 growth projections. As part of this planning work staff are identifying projects that can be advanced earlier. The investment to increase capacity at G.E. Booth is one such project.

The G.E. Booth (Lakeview) Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) is the Region of Peel’s largest wastewater treatment plant.  The facility originally went into service in 1955 and has undergone multiple expansions and currently has a capacity of 518 MLD. The plant serves the eastern portion of the Region of Peel and part of York Region. The plant is designed to treat municipal wastewater from residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Yard waste collection begins the week of March 4 in Peel

By Announcement, Resources

Yard waste collection begins the week of March 4 in Peel, with the cities of Brampton and Mississauga receiving weekly yard waste collection and urban areas in the Town of Caledon receiving bi-weekly yard waste collection. Rural areas of Caledon will have yard waste picked up on designated Fridays.

Residents can check their collection calendar to find their pickup day or sign up to receive free weekly waste collection reminders at peelregion.ca/waste/reminders.
Reminders:

  • Yard waste must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day.
  • Put yard waste at the curb in kraft yard waste bags (plastic bags not accepted), or containers that are clearly labelled “yard waste” by marker or sticker.

Peel Region no longer accepts grass clippings at the curb or at Community Recycling Centres.

50th Anniversary LAC Fly Tower Mural Project – Public Survey

By Announcement

An open survey has been launched for residents https://yoursay.mississauga.ca/50th-anniversary-mural  alongside a video series about the three shortlisted artists and artist teams.

In order to develop a proposal for the site, the three shortlisted artists and artist teams have the opportunity to ask the public questions, with responses guiding the design of the mural.

Once the shortlisted artists submit their proposals, the art selection committee will convene again to select the winning proposal. The mural will be installed this summer.

Hazel McCallion Line – Construction Liaison Committee Update

By Announcement, Hurontario LRT, Planning & Development, Resources, Ward 1

ONGOING and UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION:

The 2024 construction year is in full swing as crews remain busy along the project corridor in Mississauga South. Most of this work involves completing utility relocation and upgrades on both sides of Hurontario Street. Once the utility works wrap up in the coming months, road widening activities on both sides of Hurontario Street will begin, making room for guideway construction and track installation in the center of the roadway. Residents and businesses can expect to see:

  •  changes to the existing boulevard, driveways, sidewalks; and
  • improvements to the multi-use pathway on the east side of the street.

Here’s a snippet of ongoing and upcoming construction activities you can expect for February and March:

  • The new station at Port Credit is starting to take shape. At the platform level, work continues with forming and pouring the walls and at the street level, mechanical and electrical installation is nearing completion.
  • Alectra duct bank works continue along the boulevard on the west side of Hurontario Street between Mineola Road West and Indian Valley Trail. These works are completed in conjunction with the installation of new hydro poles and the stringing of aerial cables along the east side of Hurontario Street between Mineola and Pinewood Trail. Once complete, the plan is to remove the old hydro poles along the west side of the road and convert the electrical service to those properties from aerial to underground. In doing so, we are working with individual property owners and businesses to access their property and construct the duct banks up to their electrical metre bases. To do this work safely and efficiently, there will be temporary power outages and driveway impacts to prepare for these upgrades to the delivery of service.
  • Construction of a new Bell manhole northwest at Pinetree Way is ongoing and will continue until March 2024.
  • Connections for Rogers telecoms between Park Street and Eaglewood Boulevard are ongoing and expected to be complete by mid to late February.
  • While most of the water, storm, and sanitary infrastructure has already been upgraded and relocated in this area, there are a few minor areas remaining to install storm and sanitary pending the decommissioning and demolition of Inglewood and the handover of Eaglewood as well as at the new station at Port Credit.

  • The new bridge structure is complete at Eaglewood Boulevard and a small section of guideway and track has been constructed and installed at the future intersection. We are working with the City of Mississauga on the installation of temporary traffic signals before decommissioning the existing intersection at Inglewood Drive. Once complete, the new intersection will be handed over to the City of Mississauga which is expected in March.
  • Once Eaglewood structure is commissioned and Inglewood structure is decommissioned, a small section of flood walls and creek bed will be completed north of the new Eaglewood intersection.
  • Installation of an acoustic fence is expected to take place in February along the east side of Hurontario Street north of the plaza at Eaglewood to just south of Mineola Road East. The fence is expected to be completed by early March.

2024 Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS) – Nominations Open

By Announcement, Events, Music, Ward 1

The 29th Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS) is taking place on June 26, 2024, and nominations are now OPEN!

Professional artists and groups who are either residents of the City of Mississauga, have a significant connection to Mississauga, or have made a major contribution to the arts within Mississauga are eligible to submit a nomination.

Nominations are due Monday, March 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM. Guidelines, criteria and nomination forms are located here: macarts.ca/martys

City-wide Coyote Information Session – Links to Meeting February 15th, 2024

By Announcement, Resources

On February 15th, we held our first City-wide Coyote information session and it was a very positive meeting.

We had approximately 90 individuals join us online and 30 in-person. Feedback received from those online and in the room was that the presentation was thorough, informative and educational. Many who attended expressed their gratitude for the City’s efforts regarding our coyote management plan and the steps we are taking to help residents and coyotes co-exist in our urban environment.

We received a lot of good engagement during the question and answer period. Residents asked thoughtful questions about best practices around coyote sightings and actions to take; safe guarding smaller pets; coyote habits and population size in Mississauga, how to report a coyote sighting along with many more.

The session was recorded and is now posted on the City’s YouTube channel as well as the City’s news room. Share with any who missed the session or are seeking more information regarding coyotes.

CITY OF MISSISSAUGA – NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study:
Cooksville Creek South of Lakeshore Road

WHAT?
• The City of Mississauga is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for the Cooksville Creek Erosion Control Project South of Lakeshore Road.

WHY?
• The City of Mississauga recognizes that this section of Cooksville Creek has been impacted by recent storm events and high lake levels and is in need of rehabilitation. Plans will also need to consider the deteriorated condition of the adjacent city trail through Helen Molasy Memorial Park that sits above the east bank of the creek, as well as the neighbouring properties which have experienced ongoing drainage issues.

HOW?
• The study will examine this section of the Cooksville Creek and Helen Molasy Trail to identify existing problems, potential risks, and opportunities for restoration and drainage improvements.
• Through the Class EA process, the Study Team will develop and evaluate multiple alternative solutions and refine the options through public and agency consultation (see below). The Study Team will then select a Preferred Alternative.
• At the end of the study, a Project File, documenting the study process will be available for public review.
• Following completion of the Class EA Study, designs will be developed and implemented in accordance with study recommendations.

GET INVOLVED!
• Consultation is an important part of the Class EA process. Public input and comment are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project.
• A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held to present the study findings, to consider alternative solutions, and to answer any questions you may have. Details regarding the PIC will be advertised publicly as the study progresses.
• Project information will be made available on the City’s project website:
https://www.mississauga.ca/projects-and-strategies/environmental-assessments/cooksville-creek-erosion-control-south-of-lakeshore-road/
• If you have any questions of comments regarding the study, or wish to be added or removed from the study mailing list, please contact:
Greg Frew, P.Eng.
Project Manager
City of Mississauga
300 City Centre Dr, Suite 800 Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1
(905) 615-3200, ext. 3362
Greg.Frew@mississauga.ca

Robert Amos, P.Eng.
Consultant Project Manager
Aquafor Beech Ltd.
2600 Skymark Avenue, Unit 6-202
Mississauga, ON L4W 5B2
(905) 629-0099, ext. 294
Amos.R@aquaforbeech.com

This notice signals the commencement of the Class EA, a study which will define the problem, identify/evaluate alternative solutions, and determine a preferred design in consultation with regulatory agencies and the public. The study is being undertaken in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule ‘B’ projects, as outlined in the “Municipal Class Environmental Assessment” document (October 2000, amended in 2015), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and will be used in the assessment process. With exception of personal information, all comments shall become part of the public records. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Project Manager listed above.

Environmental assessment – Cooksville Creek Erosion Control Project south of Lakeshore Road

By Issues, Resources, Ward 1

This section of Cooksville Creek has been impacted by recent storm events and high lake levels and is in need of rehabilitation to address existing erosion issues.  Rehabilitation plans will also need to consider impacts to the adjacent City trail through Helen Molasy Memorial Park that sits above the east bank of the creek, as well as the neighbouring properties which have experienced ongoing drainage issues.

Project objectives

The main goal of this project is to develop a restoration design to mitigate the existing erosion problems for this section of Cooksville Creek, and provide long-term stability to the creek corridor, while also protecting or enhancing the existing environmental resources within the study area.

The City will also be looking to develop related restoration plans for the Helen Molasy Trail and berm that sits atop the eastern creek bank, as well as developing solutions to reduce or eliminate drainage problems along the neighbouring properties.

Benefits

  • Provide long-term erosion protection along the creek banks
  • Increased safety and protection for nearby infrastructure and property
  • Improvements to the environmental health of the creek while enhancing aquatic habitat and vegetation
  • Opportunities for planting of native species, and enhanced wildlife habitat where possible

Project documents

If you have comments or questions, require further information or would like to be added to the study mailing list to receive future notifications, please contact:

Greg Frew, P.Eng.
Project Manager
City of Mississauga
905-615-3200 extension 3362
greg.frew@mississauga.ca

Visit the project website

Family Day Holiday Service Hours at Peel Region

By Food for thought

Peel Region offices and some non-emergency services will be closed for the Family Day holiday on Monday, February 19, 2024.

The following non-emergency services are closed and will reopen Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

  • Access Peel Counters
  • Dental Services Contact Centre and Dental Clinics
  • Early Years and Child Care Services
  • Family Health Call Centre
  • Healthy Sexuality Clinics
  • Housing Services, Client Services
  • Needle Exchange Program and Harm Reduction – Mobile Van
  • Ontario Works in Peel

Vaccination Clinics

Routine school immunization clinics will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024. Clinics will resume regular hours of operations on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Visit here to book your appointment.

Emergency shelter, food, or personal support

For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter web page or call 905-450-1996.

Emergency Peel Living Maintenance Requests

For emergency Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.

TransHelp

To travel on Monday, February 19 and Tuesday, February 20, you must call 905-791-1015 and book by 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 18.

On Monday, February 19 (Family Day):

  • Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
  • Flexible (same-day) trips will not be provided.
  • All subscription trips will be cancelled, with the exception of dialysis trips.
  • TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
  • The TransHelp office will be closed and unable to process applications, payments, or feedback.

We offer bookings up to 7 days in advance. Consider booking your next trip early to ensure your holiday travel.

Email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015 with any questions.

Public Transit

Visit  Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.

Waste collection Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon

On Monday, February 19 (Family Day), there will be no waste collection. Waste will be collected one day later that week. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.

All Community Recycling Centres will be closed on Monday, February 19 (Family Day) and will return to regular hours of operation on Tuesday, February 20.