Notice of Public Information Centre #2 - January 18, 2024 - MM2048

Under MM2048, the Municipality of Mississippi Mills has scheduled a joint Public Information Centre (PIC) for the Transportation Master Plan, Water & Wastewater Master Servicing Plan, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments relating to Bill 23, and the Private Road Study. This public meeting is being held to meet the public consultation requirements under the Environmental Assessment Act and the Planning Act for projects listed above.

The Municipality has reached an important milestone in the ongoing Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process for the Transportation Master Plan and Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan.

Both Master Plan projects have completed Phase one of the MCEA process. Phase 1 is the problem and opportunity identification phase. Our Consultants compiled the feedback from the first public information centre and gathered additional information from review agencies and Municipal staff to identify problems and opportunities related to Municipal infrastructure.

Now the Consultants have begun working on Phase 2 of the MCEA process. Phase 2 is used to identify alternative solutions to address the problems or opportunities by taking into consideration the existing environment, and establish preferred solutions taking into account public and review agency input. The upcoming PIC is an important part of Phase two of the MCEA process and is an opportunity for residents of Mississippi mills to provide input to the project team with regards to the evaluation and selection of alternative solutions. The outcomes of Phase 2 will dictate what projects are completed in the Municipality for years to come.

You are invited to join us and learn how each of these projects will contribute to Mississippi Mills for the next 25 years, and how you can have your voices heard. This event provides you the opportunity to share valuable insights, thoughts, concerns, and priorities you wish to have reflected in these studies.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024

Location: John Levi Community Centre, 182 Bridge Street, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

Schedule:  2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Information Boards with Municipal Staff & Consultants

If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to attend and participate at this event, please let us know in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely manner.

If you are unable to attend, or would like more information, please visit the project website: https://www.mississippimills.ca/en/mm2048.aspx. There will also be opportunities throughout the MM2048 process for you to engage with staff, and to review ongoing projects. If you have any questions or comments, and/or if you wish to be added to the MM2048 mailing list, please contact the relevant Municipal staff listed below:

How We Grow – Planning Studies:

Municipal Staff Contact – Melanie Knight, Senior Planner (mknight@mississippimills.ca, 613-256-2064 ext. 501)

Consultant Contact (for private road study) – Pamela Whyte, MCIP, RPP, Senior Planner with Parsons Inc. (Pamela.Whyte@Parsons.com, 613-738-4160)

How We Go – Transportation Master Plan:

Municipal Staff Contact – Robert Smith, Engineering Technologist (smithr@mississippimills.ca, 613-256-2064 ext. 404)

Consultant Contact – Austin Shih, P.Eng., Senior Engineer with Parsons Inc. (Austin.Shih@Parsons.com, 613-738-4160)

How We Flow – Water & Wastewater Master Servicing Plan:

Municipal Staff Contact – Luke Harrington, Engineering Technologist (lharrington@mississippimills.ca, 613-256-2064 ext. 408)

Consultant Contact – Mark Buchanan, P.Eng., Senior Engineer with J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. (mbuchanan@jlrichards.ca, 343-804-4160)