NEWLY INSTALLED PLAYGROUND TO BE FENCED OFF FOR YEAR DURING CONSTRUCTION

The Region of Peel has issued a Resident Notice regarding the construction of the replacement sewage pumping station in Ben Machree Park.

Construction is to begin tomorrow, Wednesday March 3rd and is schedule to be completed by February 2011.

The notice advises that "due to the nature of the construction and the possibility of vibrations from construction activities" a survey is to be taken "of all buildings in the vicinity in the construction area to verify existing conditions."

Should you have any questions you are advised to contact Ajay Puri, Project Manager (Region of Peel) at 905-791-7800 ext. 5073.

The Mississauga News is reporting "A consultant’s report presented yesterday to councillors said an LRT train running along Hurontario St., from Port Credit to downtown Brampton, has the potential to accommodate some 30 million riders by 2031. When fully implemented, transit riders will be able to travel the 20-kilometre stretch in about 39 minutes, said the report."

CLARKSON AND SHERIDAN MALL ONLY BRANCHES OPEN SOUTH OF DUNDAS UNTIL LATE 2010; NO ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS ANNOUNCED AS YET

This month, the City of Mississauga will close three of its older branch libraries to begin renovations through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) program. Like Burnhamthorpe Branch Library, which closed on January 31, branches in south Mississauga are scheduled for renovations to modernize the facilities for residents to gather, borrow materials and use resources.

"Projects like this bring to life one of our Strategic Plan's actions to "build and maintain infrastructure" as we complete our neighbourhoods," said City Manager Janice Baker. "Although these temporary closures may cause some inconvenience to the branch users, the improvements will be enjoyed for years to come. In the meantime, we encourage residents to explore the many services provided by locations that continue to operate."

Lakeview Branch Library will close on February 7 and reopen late 2010. The $2.5 million project will update the library with a sloped walkway and canopied entrance, new lounge area, quiet and study rooms, energy efficiencies and new windows allowing views to the park.

Similar upgrades are planned for the Lorne Park Branch Library, which will close on February 14 for $4 million in renovations, and reopen late 2010. Port Credit Branch Library will undergo renovations at a cost of $3.1 million. This library will close on February 21 and reopen late 2010.

Bookdrops at all three branches will be shut down at closing time on the last day of opening. Borrowed items can be returned to any other Mississauga Library System location. Holds placed at the branches may be picked up at their nearest operating location. For information on alternate branch library locations and services, please visit www.mississauga.ca/buildingourfutureservicedisruptions. Renderings of the library plans are also posted on the Building Our Future Mississauga website.