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One step closer folks. I know there are a lot of people who have been looking forward to this project getting underway. Make sure you attend, provide your comments and get as much information as possible.

http://www.halton.ca/cms/One.aspx?porta ... 3718#Derry

Here is a link for the upcoming Planning & Public Works Committee mtg this month http://sirepub.halton.ca/cache/2/3w4nud ... 826911.PDF with more info.

Heres a link to the map as well http://sirepub.halton.ca/cache/2/3w4nud ... 051271.PDF

Derry Road CN Railway Grade Separation

Description: Canadian National Railway Grade Separation
From Scott Boulevard to Bronte Street, Milton
Project No: 2749

Residents are invited to review the design for the Derry Road/ Canadian National Railway Grade Separation (underpass) west of Bronte Street. Representatives from Halton Region will be in attendance to answer any questions.
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Time: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Milton Sports Centre, Banquet Room
605 Santa Maria Blvd., Milton (off Derry Road)

If you are unable to attend this Public Information Centre and wish to obtain more information or provide written comments, please contact me or you can email Jennifer Trimble Project Manager Transportation Services at Jennifer.Trimble@halton.ca

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Mike Cluett
Local/Regional Councillor
Wards 1,6,7 & 8

Website | Email mike@mikecluett.ca | Cell (647) 888-9032 | Facebook Page | | Twitter @Mike_Cluett

At todays Planning & Public Works Committee meeting the question was asked when this project will be starting. The public information centre is on the 26th for area residents to get more information on what will be happening along with timelines.

The project will then go to tender approximatley March with construction beginning sometime shortly after that in April. Its been a long time coming for residents west of the tracks who have neen more than paitent.

Regional Chair Gary Carr asked staff to ensure that this doesn't happen again. This should have been completed before the homes were built.

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Mike Cluett
Local/Regional Councillor
Wards 1,6,7 & 8

Website | Email mike@mikecluett.ca | Cell (647) 888-9032 | Facebook Page | | Twitter @Mike_Cluett

Thanks mike. Will any info on this be posted online?
Like which designs are being drawn up?

I'm not in town that week and would love to see some pix if possible

There normally is info posted online after the meeting. I'll make sure I get you the link.

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Mike Cluett
Local/Regional Councillor
Wards 1,6,7 & 8

Website | Email mike@mikecluett.ca | Cell (647) 888-9032 | Facebook Page | | Twitter @Mike_Cluett

This project is one of the longest running jokes in this town!

Thanks. Can you post up time-lines when the underground passage will be usable by cars? For someone moving west of the tracks in a few months, i'm curious if i'll have to wait for trains constantly. Unless the trains are being diverted for a few months?

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Tshirtgang.com

Since I've lived here in almost 4 years, the trains only got me probably 10-12 times which is nothing.
If you're a contractor who crosses often (8-10 times a day) I can see it annoying and likely hitting it more. I don't cross it more than 4 times a day.

BUMP. Just a reminder that the PIC meeting is tonight from 6pm to 830. I'll be there from 6 until 630 as theres a Milton Community Consultation Committee (formerly Community Policing Committee) meeting later tonight.

If you head out, dont forget to say hi.

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Mike Cluett
Local/Regional Councillor
Wards 1,6,7 & 8

Website | Email mike@mikecluett.ca | Cell (647) 888-9032 | Facebook Page | | Twitter @Mike_Cluett

Just a brief history why it is important to build this underpass.
Almost 30 years ago 6 teens have tragically died at this train crossing.
http://www.insidehalton.com/news/articl ... sh-victims

Cactus, next time wear something distinctive and tell us before-hand!
Yes, Jennifer from the region was great. Very enthusiastic about her job. Got a great explanation on the stormwater retention basin they're building under the roadbed to handle large rainfall events to prevent underpass flooding. The tank allows them to use a smaller pump that's more accessible for the maintenance guys, and makes it more cost-effective to maintain down the road. Good life-cycle design! Loved her passion for the job. She said her job is to build it and hand over the keys to the maintenance department (great analogy). Cross-departmental communication in the design process clearly evident! Great stuff.

Does this mean Tony will now have to change his canned response to...

"Thank you for your question. It is a very good question. cactus_jack will have the answers. I will email him and post the response as soon as I hear back from him."

It was a good crowd there tonight. The consultants and staff did a great job answering questions. Many people there tonight were relieved that the project is finally under way.

You mean you didnt see Cactus? You couldnt miss him with the sombrero and the bottle of home brewed beer.

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Mike Cluett
Local/Regional Councillor
Wards 1,6,7 & 8

Website | Email mike@mikecluett.ca | Cell (647) 888-9032 | Facebook Page | | Twitter @Mike_Cluett

Well, now I know what to pay attention to!

Is there any updates for the project online?

Also, two links in the original post aren't working

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Tshirtgang.com

The other links must have been moved.

http://www.halton.ca/cms/one.aspx?porta ... geId=89895

If you go to the bottom you will see links to 2 PDF files, one containing the boards that were shown at the PIC.

http://www.halton.ca/common/pages/UserF ... leId=96572 for the link to the PDF of the boards.

http://www.halton.ca/common/pages/UserF ... leId=89900 for the link to the PDF of the brochure for the project.

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Mike Cluett
Local/Regional Councillor
Wards 1,6,7 & 8

Website | Email mike@mikecluett.ca | Cell (647) 888-9032 | Facebook Page | | Twitter @Mike_Cluett