Responsible Growth and Environmental Protection

2021 projects

This portion of the website will be updated throughout the Term with relevant projects and plans.

• Ongoing site-monitoring for new developments 
• Ongoing site-monitoring for fill sites
• Continued public outreach and updates and completion of the detailed design of the new Health & Active Living Plaza
• Active Transportation and Trails Master Plan (ATTMP) update including mapping, priorities and standards with a focus on pedestrian signage and safety.
• Conduct comprehensive community consultation to develop the design of the Emily Park reconstruction and Simcoe Trail Extension
• Construction of the key ATTMP connection at the Oriole Drive Bridge Boardwalk and Trail
• Commence with the public consultation and design of the Sports Complex site and facility expansion project
• Explore private public partnership opportunities for a multi-sport dome facility 
• Begin analysis of vision for fourth Fire Station and investigate opportunities to secure land and commence developing the scope of requirements for the project.
• Conduct a Paid on Call Firefighter recruitment with a focus on Mount Albert area
• Implement ebilling improvements to promote environmentally-friendly practices and achieve cost savings related to distribution 
• Develop an updated Economic Development Strategy that supports the expansion of servicing and planning for the first phase of the EG business park
• Expand the Business Advantage Program to enhance business experience across all departments
• Enhance environmental programs such as textile, recycling, battery recycling and reuse days
• Support York Region and the Province of Ontario to advance the development of the UYSS (or alternative solution), Highway 400 - 404 Connecting Link, and other key employment servicing infrastructure

2020 projects

• Multi-year servicing strategy Strategies:
  • 404 Employment Lands – Confirm/refine strategy through the Water/Wastewater Masterplan Update – 2021/2022
  • Leslie Street Servicing – Project scope/design concept to be prepared in order to apply for any grant opportunities 
• Purchased a replacement fire apparatus
• Conducted annual paid on-call firefighter recruitment to support composite fire service

• Refreshed Business Advantage to prioritize job creation and non-residential investment in EG

• Brought forward to Council development proposals with employment opportunities and diverse housing options, i.e. Kelson, Leslie Street Daycare, Auto Campus

• Significant infrastructure installed through development including Judah Doane Way and Murell/Mt Albert intersection improvements and asphalt walkway to Leslie Street

• New Parks Development including Ridgeview Phase 2 and  Children of Peace Park 

• Park Redevelopments at Mount Albert and Queensville Community Parks New Trail Construction Oriole Drive, Colony Trail and Sharon Creek 

• Sharon Creek Trail Completed within schedule and within approved budget

• Oriole Drive project tendered, awarded and construction has commenced

• Colony Trail and Emily Park project public consultation in process. Project is on hold pending a public meeting with residents when permitted

2019 projects