Projects
Milton has many new and exciting projects and initiatives underway that will positively impact our community.
If you would like to contact us for further information on a specific project, contact addresses and phone numbers are provided at the bottom of each project page.
Current Projects
Arts & Entertainment Centre
Thanks to joint federal and provincial funding through the Building Canada Fund, the Town will receive over $16.2 million towards acceleration of the construction of Phase 1 of the new Milton Arts and Entertainment Centre and Central Library. The complex will be located on the Milton Hydro site at the southeast corner of Main Street and Thompson Road. It will include a 30,000 square foot central library and a 24,000 square foot visual arts centre with gallery, exhibition space, art studios and community multi-purpose rooms.
A 500-seat performing arts theatre will be included in Phase 2.
Boyne Survey
The Boyne Survey Secondary Plan Area is the last of three planned residential areas of growth being implemented as part of the Halton Urban Structure Plan (HUSP).
Business Park II
The Derry Green Corporate Business Park (Business Park II) is the second of two planned employment areas being implemented as part of the Halton Urban Structure Plan (HUSP). The Business Park II will accommodate the majority of the Town’s future employment land growth.
Campbellville Community Centre
The Town is the recipient of $1.97 million in funding for the redevelopment of the Campbellville Community Centre site through the federal government's Recreational Infrastructure Canada program in Ontario (RInC Ontario) and the provincial government's Ontario Recreation Program (Ontario REC). The project includes full reconstruction of the building, tennis courts, parking areas, landscaping and passive open space areas.
Intensification/Infill Study
The Town has begun an Intensification/Infill Study for the downtown area. The study will determine the most appropriate form for the growth that is required by the Ontario Government, and will include an examination of the urban design, traffic, retail/commercial, environmental and phasing implications of the growth as well as looking at how growth can be integrated into the Town's existing
downtown area. Growth will be centered on the Milton GO station.
Milton Education Village
The Town and Wilfrid Laurier University have signed a memorandum of understanding with the intent of working together to develop plans and seek funding for a university campus in Milton. The Milton Education Village is the vision of a carefully planned 450-acre community that will house the 150-acre university campus, research centre, student housing and support services.
Milton Sports Centre Expansion
The Town is moving forward with Phase 1 of the Milton Sports Centre Expansion, thanks to $13.4 million in federal and provincial grants through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. The expansion will include two new ice rinks and seating, elevated walking track, double gymnasium, multi-purpose space and expanded concession area.
Official Plan Review
The Official Plan is a general land use guide which is intended to provide Council with a basis for making decisions on development applications, changes in land use and community improvements.
Road Construction
There a number of current and forecasted road improvement and development projects underway in the Milton community.
Sherwood Survey
The Sherwood Survey Secondary Plan concerns the second of three areas of growth being implemented as part of the Halton Urban Structure Plan (HUSP). The survey impacts residential growth located to the west and southwest of the existing urban area.
Street Renaming/Addressing Review
In partnership with local emergency service providers the Town of Milton is implementing a series of street name and addressing changes to eliminate confusing street name or addressing information for emergency services.
Recently Completed Projects
Ninth Line Corridor: Proposed Municipal Boundary Adjustment
The Town of Milton and Halton Region received approval from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to realign the municipal boundary between the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel, effective January 1, 2010.
Destiny Milton 2
Destiny Milton 2 is an official document containing the guiding principles and vision for Milton over the next 10 years, setting priorities for Milton's quality of life and service delivery.
Sixteen Mile Creek SUS
Released in January 2000 the Sixteen Mile Creek, Areas 2 and 7 Subwatershed Planning Study (SPS) study provided the environmental framework to facilitate the pending land use planning studies supporting Milton's growth plan.
Thompson Road Project
The widening of Thompson Road from Main Street to Derry Road and construction of an underpass was Milton's biggest-ever capital project.
Town Hall Expansion
To better serve the growing needs of the Milton community, Town Hall has expanded and is now open for business. We look forward to serving you from our new place of business.
Ward Boundary Review
Milton Council commissioned an independent consultant to review ward boundaries and approved new ward boundaries on March 30, 2009. The new wards will take effect when Council of the Town of Milton is organized after the November 2010 elections.
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