2008 FYI Tidbits

FYI Tidbits – 2008

NEW- Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change (DRRCC)
Councillor Littley is pleased to announce her appointment as one of five Regional Councillor’s on the DRRCC. The goal of the DRRCC is to position the Region of Durham as a leader in addressing climate change issues by preparing and recommending a comprehensive strategy with detailed actions that can be undertaken across the Region to address climate change. Our task is to develop a Community Climate Change Action Plan. The process of identifying the seven citizen members for appointment to DRRCC is underway.
Initially, the DRRCC will join the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Partners for Climate Protection (FCM – PCP) program.
Municipalities have an important role to play in the mitigation of and adaptation to the climate change phenomenon and enable the sharing of an accumulated body of knowledge and best practices.

CITY PROJECTS

Dunbarton Indoor Pool
This 36 year old facility is undergoing major retrofit work to ensure it continues to be an integral City facility that provides year round aquatic programs to residents.
The project includes exterior brick wall repairs, re-roofing, mechanical equipment replacement and upgrade, replacing pool filtration systems and underwater lighting. Renovations to also accommodate a small family changeroom. Since the existing facility is so poorly insulated the immediate effect on the building will be substantial and provide as much as a 50% reduction in heating cost. Along with these architectural improvements there will be energy efficient mechanical upgrades.

Don Beer Arena
The original 35 year old ice rink concrete pad will be replaced with a new concrete floor and dasher board system.

Artificial Turf – Kinsmen Park
In partnership with the Pickering Soccer Club, artificial turf will be installed to replace the existing outdoor soccer pitch which will facilitate the Club to train longer in the season, providing a high quality pitch and providing more field hours, as well as lower maintenance costs.

Pickering Recreation Complex Expansion
$1 million dollar provincial Infrastructure grant received.
The Complex opened its doors 25 years ago in 1983. We are excited to announce the addition of aerobic studios and a doubles squash court. This expansion will enhance and continue to encourage the development of active, healthy lifestyles. The City has decided to take this opportunity to improve the overall efficiency of the centre with the conversion of the HVAC system to a high energy efficient unit.
A “Green Roof” over the new roof area will serve to improve our carbon balance, insulation and act as prototype for future City projects.

Frenchman’s Bay Stormwater Management Plan
A meeting was held in January 2008 with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to discuss the proposed plan.Adjustments to the Draft Plan have occured due to concerns for the Provincially Significant Wetlands and Environmentally Significant Areas. Completion of the plan anticipated late 2008. To Council early 2009.

Frenchman’s Bay Harbour Entrance
July 2008 the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority completed a proposal outlining the Frenchman’s Bay Harbour Entrance Project, which also included a preliminary project work plan and schedule. Currently, the TRCA has completed Terms of Reference for the Community Liaison Committee and will be inviting interested stakeholders to participate. Initial meeting anticipated Oct/Nov 2008.

Need Assistance or Have Questions?
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Contact Customer Care by phone at 905.683.7575 or 1.877.420.4666 or email them at customercare@city.pickering.on.ca.

WASTE MANAGEMENT
• Green Bin Kitchen Food waste: Weekly
• Blue Box recycling: Weekly
• Garbage: Bi-weekly
• NEW - 2 bulk & metal items bi-weekly till Dec 1
• NEW - Townhouse Yard Waste Pick-up REINSTATED!
Visit www.region.durham.on.ca/waste, for updates
Contact Information:
Durham Region 905.579.5264 or 1.800.667.5671
Email: waste@region.durham.on.ca

TRANSIT INFORMATION
www.durhamregiontransit.com
1-866-247-0055
Email: drtwest@region.durham.on.ca