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Town Of Milton Press Release RE Thompson & Louis St Laurent

Mike Cluett

Jul 26, 2011

Temporary All-Way Stop Thompson Rd. & Louis St. Laurent

As a result of Halton Region opening up the intersection of Regional Road 25 and Louis St. Laurent Avenue, a temporary all-way stop is being installed at the intersection of Thompson Road South and Louis St. Laurent Avenue to help regulate traffic at this intersection.

The temporary all way stop will be removed once the traffic control signals are completed, which is anticipated to take place on or about August 25th.  If you have any questions, please call 905-878-7252 ext. 2506 or e-mail Heide Schlegl.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

Indoor Walking & Jogging Track Opening at Milton Sports Centre

Mike Cluett

NEWS RELEASE

July 26, 2011

Milton’s first indoor walking/jogging track opens at the Milton Sports Centre

 

 On Tuesday, August 2, 2011 the indoor walking/jogging track at the Milton Sports Centre will be open to the public, marking the completion of Phase 1 of a 3 phase project at the Milton Sports Centre.

The track, located above Rink C and accessible by the new elevator to the second floor, is approximately 200 meters in length and offers three lanes for different speeds.

“The new walking track will be a great way for Miltonians, along with family and friends, to stay out of the heat this summer and be more active,” said Milton Mayor Gord Krantz. “This expansion offers our residents even more recreational opportunities and we are very grateful to our partners at the federal and provincial levels of government who have provided funding for these amenities that our community will enjoy for years to come.”

From August 2 to September 4 the public will have free access to the walking/jogging track. Starting Tuesday, September 6, a yearly pass can be purchased for $5 per person.

Along with the addition of the walking/jogging track, Phase 1 of the Milton Sports Centre expansion included a renovated banquet room, Rinks C and D, which are currently being used for summer camps and will be ice ready on August 15 and September 24, respectively and an activity room for children and youth programming that is also available for rent to the public.

Phase 2, to be completed in early September, boasts a double gym, a multipurpose room called the Optimist Room, a studio and a new customer service desk.

The project will be completed in the fall when Phase 3, a leisure pool and eight lane pool, will open to the public.

Phases 1 and 2 of the Milton Sports Centre expansion were possible thanks to funding assistance from federal and provincial grants of approximately $13.4 million from the Building Canada Fund Infrastructure Stimulus Fund.

For more information, visit milton.ca or call 905-878-7252 ext. 2211.

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For further information, please contact:        

Jennifer Reynolds

Director, Community Services

905-878-7252, ext. 2180

Liliana Busnello

Communications Specialist

905-878-7252, ext. 2154 

UPDATE INTERSECTION OF THOMPSON ROAD & LOUIS ST LAURENT

Mike Cluett

This is an update about Louis St Laurent and Thompson Road as well as LSL and 25.

We just received an email from the head of engineering at the Town of Milton regarding these intersections. LSL and 25 will be opening soon. This project is being completed by the Region of Halton and it needs to be opened in order to avoid any claims from contractors for delay.

It was the town of Miltons intention to have the traffic lights installed at LSL and Thompson Road in enough time for the opening but due to theft of the poles and the resulting delay in getting them ready, other measures to control traffic at that intersection have to be taken.

With the opening of LSL and 25, there will be an increased amount of traffic moving east / west along LSL and the Town will be installing TEMPORARILY a 4 way stop for approximately 2-4 weeks.

We understand this will be a “pain in the butt” for some, but necessary due to the increased amount of traffic along this route and Thompson Road. They will be doing what they can to expidite the installation of the traffic lights at LSL and Thompson as quickly as possible.

Of course councillors in the area will be using their website to update the situation and if you have any other questions, email mike@mikecluett.ca

We have asked that signage goes up as soon as possible to let people know of the upcoming 4 way stop intersection and the fact its temporary. When it does happen, PLEASE travel carefully through this intersection.

Development Charges Public Consultation Ends Today

Mike Cluett

In order to allow more time for public comments, the Town has postponed the approval of the proposed Development Charges By-law until the Council meeting of September 26, 2011.

The public consultation process has been extended to Tuesday July 19, 2011. Interested persons may express their comments in writing to: Sheryl Hill, Senior Manager, Finance; Town Hall, 150 Mary Street, Milton, ON, L9T 6Z5 prior to July 19. The Development Charges Background Study is available at this link for more information.

Council Meeting July 18 2011

Mike Cluett

The next meeting of Milton Town Council is on Monday July 18th starting at 7pm at Milton Town Hall.

The governing body of the Town of Milton is Town Council, consisting of the Mayor and 10 Councillors who represent Milton’s eight wards.  Milton residents elect members of Council for a four-year term of office.  You can find a link to watch the Town Council meetings here.  The meetings are also broadcast on TV Cogeco (Channel 14).

Town Council deals with:

  • Matters requiring policy direction
  • By-laws or by-law amendments
  • Responses or actions to pertinent issues

Council also makes decisions on the recommendations of Milton’s two Standing Committees of Council:

  • Administration & Planning Committee
  • Community Services Committee

The link to the agenda can be found here.  Some of the highlites of tonights meeting include:

Hope to see you there at the meeting and if you cant make it click here for the live link to watch. 

Grand Opening Hawthorne Cafe Tomorrow 11AM

Mike Cluett

This is just a reminder for those in the area to join George and Liz at the Hawthorne Cafe for their grand opening.

Yours truly and Mayor Gord Krantz will be there as well. (THERE’S a selling point for you!)

Date:  Saturday July 9th, 11am to 2pm
10220 Derry Rd. (Rabba Plaza) 905.864.7007

To celebrate we are offering buy 1 get 1 FREE on all of our speciality coffees and refreshing cold drinks.

Bring the family! There will be face painting and balloons.  Delicious free samples will be given throughout the day.

Hawthorne Cafe