Earlier today Milton MPP Parm Gill issued a statement on Twitter announcing that Metrolinx has released its Initial Business Case (IBC) for a new GO station to potentially be located in Milton’s future plans for expansion in the Agerton and Trafalgar Corridor. This secondary plan which is currently under review is Milton’s next phase of growth and development that is planned for development in 2021-2031.
A GO Transit station is proposed for the Derry and Trafalgar Road area where it can accommodate higher density and mixed use development that will help business growth and job opportunities for local residents.
This station will provide area residents not only in Milton but North Halton and Mississauga with more options and mobility choices to help in inter-region transit choices to move across Milton and the Greater Toronto Area.
Excited that @Metrolinx has released their Initial Business Case for a new Milton Trafalgar GO station. This is a tremendous step towards expanding transit options in Milton.https://t.co/3C0koyDoTP
As many know, since I have been elected to Milton Town Council, I have been very outspoken about making sure Metrolinx is aware of our growth and transit needs. From the Mobility Hub that is being planned for expansion around our current GO Station on Main Street to the growing demands of Milton residents for the need of choices and options for inter-regional transit.
This is definitely a positive next step in creating more mobility choices for Milton residents as well as move forward in our economic development in the next phase of our growth. Many thanks to MPP Parm Gill & Metrolinx for continuing to work closely with Milton Town Council & Halton Region.
As you might know, I am a proud member of the Conservation Halton Board of Directors representing the Town of Milton. One of the important goals of CH is to ensure residents are educated and informed about watershed issues including safety in our community. Tragically last month a young child perished while playing on a storm water management pond in Milton. It is important for residents to know about the risks involved in being around any body of water this time of year. The ice may look thick but its not worth the risk to play hockey, walk or have any activity on these bodies of water.
This is why Conservation Halton is teaming up with the 4 area municipalities (Town of Milton, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Oakville and City of Burlington) to issue this press release and campaign to educate about the dangers associated with waterways.
Posted by Conservation Halton on January 27, 2021
With the arrival of colder temperatures, the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, the Town of Oakville and Conservation Halton are launching a joint winter water safety campaign to educate residents about the dangers associated with waterways this time of year.
Areas with frozen lakes, ponds, channels and reservoirs can be beautiful places to visit during the winter months but all too often many people risk their lives by venturing onto frozen water. As many people are exploring alternate ways to stay active outdoors, the risks for water-related accidents are bound to increase.
While temperatures have declined since November’s unseasonably warm days, we are experiencing frequent freeze-thaw cycles, resulting in the melting of accumulated snow and ice cover. This runoff can create hazardous conditions near all waterways, by contributing to higher water levels and increased velocities in local watercourses. As well, slippery and unstable streambanks and extremely cold water temperatures can also lead to very hazardous and dangerous conditions close to any body of water.
Stormwater management ponds are especially dangerous and recreation of any kind is not permitted. Stormwater management ponds are designed to retain water runoff and slowly release it back into receiving water courses. Factors such as continuously flowing water, fluctuating temperatures, and runoff pollutants like road salt, make these bodies of water (frozen or open water) especially unpredictable and subject to rapid change. Although they may look inviting, they are not safe and should be avoided.
Practice water safety and stay safe this winter by remembering the following tips: • Keep family members and pets away from all bodies of water • Don’t follow pets or people on the ice or attempt to rescue – call 911 for assistance • Avoid recreational activities in or around waterways and check with your local municipality for alternative outdoor skating opportunities
Quotes:
“We know that people are looking for activities to do during the stay-at-home order, but for your safety, please stay away from all bodies of water. Ice conditions can change quickly and without warning creating extreme, hidden hazards.” – Peter Gatto, Fire Chief, Milton Fire Department
