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Notice of Bus Stop Impact: NB Hurontario St at Inglewood Dr – Monday, November 8, 2021

By Issues, Ward 1

Stop(s) Impacted:

0324: Northbound Hurontario St at Inglewood Dr

Temporary Stop Location:

  • Stop will be relocated south of Eaglewood Blvd, in front of the Petro-Canada (approximately 100m South).

Routes Impacted: 2N, 8N

Date and Time:  Monday, November 8, 2021

Estimated Duration: until Monday, November 29, 2021

Event Type: Construction

Agency: Metrolinx (HuLRT)

Notes: Stops will remain accessible. No detours required. Expect delays due to lane closures.

Smoke Testing of the Sanitary Sewer System – November 2021

By Events, Issues, Resources, Ward 1

What are we doing?
The Region of Peel have retained Infrastructure Intelligence Services (I2S) to complete smoke testing within your neighbourhood. The area to be tested is shown on the map.

What is smoke testing?
Smoke testing is a safe, quick way to identify connections points to the sewer. It consists of blowing smoke into the sewer and canvassing the area to see where smoke exits. The smoke used in the test has no odour, is not harmful to your health, and will disappear in a few minutes.

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Downspout Survey – November 2021

By Events, Issues, Resources, Ward 1

What are you doing?
The Region of Peel has retained Infrastructure Intelligence Services Inc. to complete a downspout survey within your neighbourhood. The survey area is shown on the map.

Why?
Some downspouts may be connected to the sanitary
(wastewater) sewers. Connected downspouts can overwhelm the sanitary sewer pipes during rain events and possibly result in flooding. The downspout survey helps the Region plan for necessary actions.

Why?
Some downspouts may be connected to the sanitary
(wastewater) sewers. Connected downspouts can overwhelm the sanitary sewer pipes during rain events and possibly result in flooding. The downspout survey helps the Region plan for necessary actions.

When?
The survey will be performed over Fall of 2021.

What do I need to do?
Nothing, you do NOT need to do anything. This notice is just to inform you that our contractor will be in your neighborhood.

I have a question, who should I talk to?
Some common questions are answered on the next page. Should you have any further questions please contact Laura Gerencser at the Region of Peel at 905-867-6046 or laura.gerencser@peelregion.ca. For general inquiries search peelregion.ca/water/your-home/inspections-surveys.asp, or follow us on Twitter @peelpublicworks.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a downspout?
A downspout is typically a vertical pipe that carries rainwater from your roof to the ground’s surface. It may also go directly into the ground.

2. What is the purpose of the survey?
We are collecting information about downspouts. This survey is to see whether the Region needs to do something about them or not.

3. What information are you collecting?
Mainly the location and condition of the downspouts. Field staff will be taking pictures of the downspouts.

4. How do I know if it is the Region’s contractor?
If asked, Regional staff or regional contractors will provide identification, and business card for follow up.

5. Do you need to enter my house?
No, we do not need to enter your house. Regional staff and its contractors will NOT ask to enter your house.

6. Do I need to be home for the survey?
No, you do not need to be home when the survey is being performed. You may not even notice the work has been performed.

7. Where can I get more information?
For general inquiries please visit peelregion.ca or contact Region of Peel at 905-791-7800, ext. 4409.

8. What is next?
You will be contacted only if we found something to report.

Love Waterfront Parks? Help the City Design the New Lakeview Village Waterfront Parkland

By Issues, Planning & Development, Resources, Ward 1

October 28, 2021

The City of Mississauga is seeking public feedback, through an online survey, about parkland within the Lakeview Village Waterfront Development. Residents are invited to have their say on park programming and proposed amenities within the parks. Residents have until Thursday, December 9, 2021, to complete the survey. The feedback collected will be used to inform the park design and development. The Lakeview Village Waterfront Development is a 177-acre mixed-use waterfront development on the eastern edge of Mississauga. The waterfront property will have a significant amount of parkland that includes a planned waterfront park connecting Lakefront Promenade Park to the west and the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area to the east. The parks will also provide new opportunities to connect with Lake Ontario.

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City of Mississauga Following Provincial Plan to Safely Reopen

By Covid-19, Issues, Resources, Ward 1

City of Mississauga Following Provincial Plan to Safely Reopen

On October 22, the Government of Ontario announced a Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term which includes lifting remaining capacity restrictions in places where proof of vaccination is required.

“This is a promising sign that we are heading in the right direction and getting life back to normal,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “I know that businesses have had an incredibly difficult 18 months with repeated closures and changing capacity limits. I am hopeful that this plan will provide much needed relief and a light at the end of the tunnel, as well as allow many of our businesses to get back on their feet.” Read More