Government of Ontario announces changes about streamlining of regional services
December 12, 2024
- Solid waste collection, including responsibility for the two Community Recycling Centres located in Mississauga
- Regional roads and associated stormwater infrastructure
This comes as the Ontario government seeks to empower to streamline municipal operations and improve service delivery, and build more housing.
Solid waste collection
Mississauga will now handle solid waste collection and two community recycling centres (Battleford Community Recycling Centre, 2255 Battleford Rd., Mississauga and Fewster Community Recycling Centre, 1126 Fewster Dr., Mississauga), which include disposal for recyclable and reusable items, household hazardous waste, and other waste products.
Roads
The City of Mississauga currently maintains 5,700 kilometres of roads. With the transition of Regional roads, the City will now maintain all roads within its boundaries. This change will create clarity for residents and streamline the maintenance of these roadways, saving taxpayers money.
Planning
With oversight of land-use planning, Mississauga will now make its own decisions about how land is used. This means Ontario’s third largest municipality can better plan for its growth and development to fit local needs. This change is already in effect as of July 1, 2024.
The City is committed to ensuring a seamless transfer of these critical services from Peel Region. Residents and businesses will receive detailed information in the coming months about how these changes will affect their daily lives, with regular updates provided throughout the transition period.
“Mississauga is ready. The transfer of these essential services to the municipal level is a significant step forward for Mississauga allowing us to oversee our own budgets and our own services. As a City, we can now manage these services alongside other areas of our business streamlining operations. While I welcome these new services, there is still a lot of discussions to take place, working through the operational and budgetary aspects that come with adding these new services.” – Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish
“These changes are significant for Mississauga, enabling us to better serve our growing population through increased control over essential services. Our commitment is to maintain high-quality services for both residents and businesses. Our objective is to limit any disruptions in these services as we transition responsibilities from the Region to the City.” – Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer
Yard Waste Pickup has been completed for the season.
You can drop off yard waste at a Community Recycling Centre, but there is a disposal fee. CRCs are also disposal centers for recyclable and reusable items, household hazardous waste, and garbage.
PROJECT UPDATE – REVISED COMPLETION DATE
East Trunk Offline Storage Facility
Southcreek Road and Etobicoke Valley Dog Park
Peel Region has been working in your area to install a new sanitary trunk sewer offline storage facility,
and properly retire an existing sanitary trunk sewer. Sanitary sewers are underground pipes that carry
wastewater from your home or business to a water resource recovery facility. Wastewater is created
when water goes down the drain or is flushed down the toilet.
To respond to climate change and meet the demands of a growing population, we are constructing an
underground facility that will store wastewater during large rain events. (For more information, see
peelregion.ca/public-works/environmental-assessments/mississauga/east-trunk-ss-offline-storagefacility.asp for the Environmental Assessment.)
Construction schedule
Restoration of the park is almost complete. However, due to the significant rainfall events that occurred in July and August, the project end date has been further delayed. We anticipate that the park will be open in late Spring 2025 to early Summer 2025. This will ensure that all landscaping and grassed areas are fully restored before opening the park to the public. All efforts will be made to open the Dog Park at the earliest opportunity. All work is under warranty for two years from the completion date.
Contractor and working hours
The work is being completed by EBC Inc. and supported by Arcadis, both under contract to Peel Region. This contractor’s normal working hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. These hours are consistent with the local municipality’s bylaws. To complete the work on time, there may be times when work will be completed later into the evening or on Saturdays. We understand this may cause some inconvenience, but shorter working days would require your neighbourhood to be under construction for a longer period of time. We will attempt to minimize overnight work whenever possible.
Closure of Etobicoke Valley Dog Park and associated trails
To keep pedestrians and their pets safe, the Etobicoke Valley Dog Park and the trails leading to the dog
park will continue to be closed until all work is completed in late Spring 2025 to early Summer 2025. Trail closure signs are posted on site. Alternate dog park locations can be found by visiting
mississauga.ca/events-and-attractions/parks/find-a-park/ Once all work is completed and the dog park is reopened, we will notify residents through an advertisement in the local newspaper and by distributing notices to the surrounding area.
Traffic and parking
We will work to manage traffic in the area for the safety of workers, road users and residents.
• Temporary lane restrictions may be required on Dundas Street East near the active construction area to
complete the work safely. As a result, road users may experience delays on Dundas Street East.
• The south portion of Southcreek Road will remain closed to traffic, as well as the Etobicoke Valley Dog
Park’s parking lot. Access to businesses will be maintained.
• There will be no on-street parking on Southcreek Road during construction.
• Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Safety during construction
Construction zones require extra caution to keep everyone safe – pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and construction workers. When driving, walking, or biking through the construction area, please be aware of your surroundings, watch for construction crews and other road users, slow down, account for delays, and consider other routes if possible. To learn more about how to stay safe in construction zones, visit
peelregion.ca/construction/workzonesafety
Project funding The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) is a cost-shared infrastructure funding program between the Federal and Provincial governments and has committed $8 million of combined funding toward this Peel Region project.
Keeping you informed
We will let you know if there are any major changes to the plans. Receive timely project updates right to your inbox by signing up for e-notices. Visit peelregion.ca/construction/signup or scan the QR code below (using your cell phone camera) to start signing up.
Information on this project can also be found https://peelregion.ca/construction/project-18-2441
Follow Peel Public Works on X (X.com/peelpublicworks) for project updates.
Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work. This work will allow us to continue providing you with high quality wastewater services. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Region of Peel
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409
The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.
Your water will be turned off on Friday December 13th, 9:00am to 5:00pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.
Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption
As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:
- Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
- Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
- Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.
After the water interruption
When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.
Important note
After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:
- 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
- 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Construction Inspections
Engineering Technical Services Division
Operations Support, Public Works
Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date and Time: Friday December 13th, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Location: 1351 Northmount Ave
Addresses Affected: 1348 to 1392 Northmount Ave
Project #: C-603876
Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka
Telephone # 437-220-8917
905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247
For the watermain construction project 23-1310 D, residents will experience interruptions to their water supply on Friday December 13th, 2024 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Approximately 11 houses will be affected at:
- 1456, 1457, 1458, 1459, 1460 and 1463 Kalligan Court
- 2018, 2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025 Proverbs Drive
Other information about this construction project is available online at https://peelregion.ca/construction/project-23-1310-d
Please send any questions to construction@peelregion.ca . This will allow our customer service team to direct the inquiry to the relevant staff and log it to inform future service enhancements
The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.
Your water will be turned off on Tuesday, December 10th, at 8:00am until Wednesday, December 11th, at 6:00pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.
Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption
As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:
- Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
- Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
- Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.
After the water interruption
When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.
Important note
After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:
- 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
- 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Construction Inspections
Engineering Technical Services Division
Operations Support, Public Works
Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 10th, at 8:00am until Wednesday, December 11th, at 6:00pm
Location: Lakeview Village
Addresses Affected:
- 859 Hydro Road – City of Mississauga Parks Depot
- 859 Hydro Road – Tridel Building
- 1300 Lakeshore Rd E – Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant (G.E. Booth)
Project #: T-19001Ma
Regional Inspector: Domenic Bullock
Telephone #: 416-458-2099
647-330-7413 Ext. 3246/3247
Please be advised that stop #0499 on NB Cawthra Road at Melton Drive will be out of service effective 8:00am Monday December 9 until end of day Tuesday December 10 for construction works.
Patrons will be directed to the previous stop #0498 at Tedwyn Drive which is approximately 175 metres south.
Stop #0499 is serviced by Route 8 North with continued accessible bus service at Stop #0498.