Blog Posts - Alton Village Association

March 16, 2021 Update from the Alton Village Association in relation to a proposed quarry south of Alton.

3/16/2021

Hi Alton we have another update for you.

Last spring all property owners received an invitation to attend a public meeting to be held by St. Marys Cement Company to update everyone regarding a proposed Quarry. St. Marys Cement Company CBM Aggregates is in the process of preparing for an upcoming application to licence and operate a limestone quarry. The site is located between Main Street/Cataract Road and Mississauga Road, along Charleston Sideroad, and is identified as having a High Potential for aggregate development in both the Region of Peel and Town of Caledon Official Plans. The proposal is still at a very early stage of development.

It is our understanding that the assembly of land by St. Marys in the SW quadrant of Charleston Sideroad and Cataract Road consists of 285.76 acres, of which 47.216 acres are within the Settlement Area of the Hamlet of Cataract. (All 47.216 acres are also within the Niagara Escarpment Plan). The owners of Osprey Golf Course have entered into a 35-year Lease and Royalty Agreement with St. Marys Cement Inc., from July 4, 2019 to July 3, 2054, for 413.56 acres, on the north side of Charleston consisting of 323.41 acres (west of Main Sideroad Street) and 90.15 acres (east of Main Street).

Also a local farmer has sold 100.26 acres at the northeast corner of Charleston Sideroad and Mississauga Road to St. Marys Cement Inc.
The Covid-19 lockdown led to the cancellation of the public meeting. St. Marys has started to host a series of virtual meetings. The first virtual meetings were held with neighbours living within a kilometer of the potential site. The Alton Village Association has been given an opportunity to invite the residents of Alton to view a virtual presentation together with a question and answer period. St. Marys plans a larger Caledon Open House in April 2021.

Your AVA will advise you of further details as we receive them on dates, times and links to sign up for the meetings.

MEDIA RELEASE Headwaters Arts receives $138,900 grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation.

3/12/2021

March 2021 UPDATE ON WHAT YOUR AVA IS CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN OR MONITORING

3/6/2021

Old Alton School

Historical District Designation in Village

Main St. North and Queen Street West Town of Caledon EA and upgrades

Alton Cemetery – wall restoration

Understanding Business Growth Within and Surrounding Alton

Subdivision development in the Village

Village Square:

Maintenance and development

AVA is Liaising with other Ward 1 and Ward 2 villages and areas Caledon West

Aggregate – For example - Quarry purposed for Main and Charlestown

Traffic – Aggressive drivers, speeding, noisy motorcycles or vehicles, trucking accidents etc.

Tourism and Visitors to Ward 1 and Ward 2 (working with Town of Caledon)

Bicentennial:

Once COVID is under control

Event(s):

Lighting the Village Tree and celebration at the Square

Update on Alton Cemetery

2/17/2021

Update on Alton Cemetery - Feb. 17, 2021
The Town of Caledon is currently undertaking the detailed design for the replacement of the Alton Cemetery timber retaining wall located at the northeast boundary of the property.

Throughout the process, the Town has been working with the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) to ensure that the Town follows all provincial policies, guidelines, legislation related to any proposed work on the Alton Cemetery Lands. At this time the BAO recommends that the Town complete a Stage 3 Archeological Survey (S3AS) to delineate the grave shafts, and determine if any additional unmarked grave shafts exist within the proposed study area which the limits are set larger to ensure they collect a sufficient amount of data in the field. The S3AS process will involve the following, including approval from the BAO:

The process in place is:

Publish two (2) consecutive notices in the local newspaper one (1) week apart;
Post a project notice board at the cemetery entrance;
Temporarily removing headstones within the study area;
Removing approximately 300mm of top soil within the area;
The archeologist(s) will then record the actual grave shaft locations and determine if and where unmarked shafts are located;
Restore and reinstate the disturbed area to existing, or better conditions which will include resetting of monuments that may currently be fallen, tilted, or sunken; and
Complete a S3AS report documenting the findings. This information will also benefit the overall operation of the Cemetery as records are limited.

This is very sensitivity work and the Town is approaching this in a very professional, and respectable manner. As mentioned above the study area, and contact names given to us, does not necessarily represent the graves that will be impacted by the proposed retaining wall works, but will assist with this information gathering process and establishing contacts for any further correspondence.

Your AVA has been asked to help to gain contact information (name, address, phone number, and email (optional)) for the next of kin/internment rights holders/descendant of those burials located within the study area. To date we have been successful in forwarding information for a number of families that could be affected.

Contact Person:
Ian Todhunter, P.Eng.
Senior Project Manager Engineering Services Department
Town of Caledon
Email: ian.todhunter@caledon.ca

Alton Cemetery

9/27/2020

9/27/2020
Good morning everyone. We have just been informed that the Town of Caledon now officially owns the Alton Cemetery. You will notice that a sign will be placed at the Cemetery notifying the public to contact the Town for any questions regarding the property and operations.

On behalf of the Directors of the Alton Village Association (AVA) we want to take this opportunity to thank Sean Barry and those who have worked so hard, over the years either on the Cemetery Board, or as village volunteers maintaining our Cemetery.

Alton Village Environmental Assessment Update (August 27, 2020)

8/27/2020

The Corporation of the Town of Caledon is currently undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment for the reconstruction of Main Street North and Queen Street West in the Village of Alton.
The purpose of the study is to develop a road design that enhances connectivity and visitor accessibility to the Alton Village area. In identifying improvements to the corridor, the study is considering technical, aesthetic, and structural requirements; as well as socio-economic, cultural heritage, and natural environment factors.

The project is being undertaken in accordance with Schedule ‘C’ of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 & 2015).

Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, associated restrictions on public gatherings, and in the interest of public health, all display materials for the second of two Public Information Centres (PIC) are available online only. The intent of the display materials is to share information on the identification and evaluation of alternative design options and to receive input from the public on the preferred design solution.
Materials for review:

Presentation boards on Caldeon.ca
Presentation boards on Google Drive
Comment card

FINAL Update on Alton Village Streetscaping from Serguei Kabanov, project manager:

8/7/2020

I would like to provide you with the FINAL update on Phase 2 – Alton Village Streetscaping. Please note that there will be no further biweekly updates associated with this project.
I would like to thank all of the residents, businesses and the visitors of the Alton Village for working with us for the past two years, while allowing patience and understanding.

In the last two weeks, the Contractor:
+ Completed sealing the retaining wall at the cemetery
+ Completed pattern colour asphalt-impressed crosswalks at Main/Queen Intersection
+ Completed site clean-up

In the next few weeks:
+ Hydro One will complete the connection of three (3) decorative luminaires on the East side of Main Street South, South of McClellan
+ The Contractor will line paint all lay-by parking within the Village

Update on Alton Village Streetscaping from Serguei Kabanov, project manager

7/22/2020

PHASE 2:
* NOTICE: Canada Post advised the Region of Peel that in the next four weeks, it will be moving temporary superboxes from Alton School/Library location to new locations: 1) King Street, West of Main Street South – North side; and, 2) Main Street South, South of McClellan – West side. The new pads were constructed as part of Phase 2 project. There is no change to the locations of original superboxes installed at Alton School/Library prior to Phase 2 construction. All affected homeowners will be notified by Canada Post. *

In the last two weeks, the Contractor:
+ Completed installation of decorative fencing at the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery
+ Completed line painting (minus all lay-bys)
+ Continued site clean-up
In the next two weeks, the Contractor will:
+ Complete pattern colour asphalt impressed crosswalks at Main/Queen Intersection

Update from the Region of Peel on Alton Village Streetscaping from Serguei Kabanov, Project Manager

6/20/2020

PHASE 2:
As per previous Update #60, in the next week, our Contractor will be completing major paving operations in the Village of Alton. The following works are scheduled to take place June 22-26 week, weather dependent:

Monday June 22:
King Street, Edmund Street, Station Street, McClellan Road
+ Placement of top asphalt
+ Temporary road closures are anticipated

Tuesday June 23 – Friday June 26:
Main Street South, from Main/Queen Intersection to 800m South of Beechgrove Sideroad

Tuesday June 23: Placement of top asphalt
+ No road closure is anticipated; lane reductions in effect – single lane; pay duty police assisting with traffic control

Wednesday June 24: Placement of top asphalt
+ No road closure is anticipated; lane reductions in effect – single lane; pay duty police assisting with traffic control

Wednesday June 24 - Friday June 26:
+ Placement of permanent pavement markings (Queen St E, Main St S, King St, Edmund St, Station St, McClellan Rd)

Thursday June 25 – Friday June 26:
Main/Queen Intersection, School Crossing, Fire Fall
+ Application of pattern colour asphalt crosswalks and warning areas

Update from the Region of Peel on Alton Village Streetscaping from Serguei Kabanov, Project Manager

6/9/2020

PHASE 2:
All lanes have been opened

*** In the next two to three weeks, the Contractor will be placing top asphalt on Main Street, from Main/Queen Intersection to South of Beechgrove. In addition, side streets within our project limits: King, Edmund, Station and McClellan will be paved. This operation will require temporary-short duration lane and side street closures and detours. We will be providing further updates as we get closer to the date.

In the last two weeks, the Contractor:
o Completed stone work at the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery
o Completed placement of armour stone inside gateway Northern island
o Completed installation of pattern colour concrete splash pads on Main Street, from Main/Queen Intersection to South
o Completed planting new trees on Main Street South, from Main/Queen Intersection to Beechgrove, including parkette area and gas station
o Completed placement of armourstone feature – flower bed at N/W corner of McClellan and Main
o Completed installation of street furniture, bike racks and waste bins on Main Street South, from Main/Queen Intersection to South of McClellan, including parkette area
o Completed installation of decorative bollards at N/W corner of McClellan and Main Street, cemetery wall and parkette area
o Completed installation of streetlight back shields on Main Street South and McClellan
o Continued driveways reconstruction
o Continued placement of top soil on Main Street, from gateway monument to Main/Queen Intersection
o Commenced planting new shrubs at gateway medians, flower beds and parkette area

In the next two weeks, the Contractor will:
o Complete placement of top soil on Main Street, from gateway monument to Main/Queen Intersection
o Complete planting new shrubs on Main Street South, from Main/Queen Intersection to Beechgrove, including parkette area and gas station
o Complete placement of mulch at all flower beds
o Complete installation of decorative fencing at the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery
o Complete driveways reconstruction
o Complete installation of ALTON letters at Northern gateway median
o Complete placement of top asphalt on Main Street, from Main/Queen Intersection to South of Beechgrove, including side streets
o Commence placement of sod
o Commence line painting: pattern colour asphalt impressed crosswalks at Main/Queen Intersection, school and Fire Hall
o Commence installation of permanent signs

Update from the Region of Peel on Alton Village Streetscaping from Serguei Kabanov, Project Manager

5/27/2020

PHASE 2:
The roadway remains open with temporary lane closures:
• Main Street South, North of Beechgrove (around the Southern island) – East side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place; and,
• Main Street South, between Station and South of King (at cemetery slope) – West side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place;

In the last two weeks, the Contractor:
o Completed placement of top soil and terraseeding on Main Street, from Beechgrove to North, East side
o Completed placement of armour stone at median island, North of Beechgrove
o Completed installation of sprinklers at both gateway islands on Main Street, North of Beechgrove
o Completed installation of the flood light at gateway monument
o Completed installation of three centre median islands on Main Street, South of McClellan
o Completed installation of permeable pavers at parkette area at Main/Queen Intersection
o Completed installation of Canada Post pad on King Street, West of Main
o Completed clock turn-on
o Continued driveways reconstruction
o Continued installation of streetlight back shields on Main Street and McClellan
o Continued stone work at the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery
o Commenced installation of pattern colour concrete splash pads on Main Street, from Main/Queen Intersection to South
o Commenced installation of decorative bollards at the parkette, cemetery retaining wall and McClellan Intersection
o Commenced boulevard grading, throughout

In the next two weeks, the Contractor will:
o Complete installation of decorative bollards at the parkette, cemetery retaining wall and McClellan Intersection
o Complete installation of pattern colour concrete splash pads on Main Street, from Main/Queen Intersection to South
o Continue driveways reconstruction
o Commence installation of decorative fencing at the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery
o Commence installation of street furniture, throughout
o Commence placement of top soil and shrubs/trees
o Commence installation of armour stone retaining walls, throughout

Update Alton Village Streetscaping from Serguei Kabanov Project Manager

5/13/2020

PHASE 2:
The roadway remains open with temporary lane closures:
Main Street South, North of Beechgrove (around the Southern island) – East side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place; and, Main Street South, between South of Alton Greenhouses and McClellan Road – East side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place. Main Street South, between Station and South of King (at cemetery slope) – West side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place;

In the last two weeks, the Contractor:
+ Completed installation of rest area/Canada Post pad on Main Street, South of McClellan
+ Completed grading, forming and pouring concrete sidewalk along the West side of Main Street, South of McClellan
+ Completed grading, forming and pouring concrete sidewalk along the North side of McClellan, between Main and Agnes
+ Completed grading, forming and pouring concrete sidewalk along the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery
+ Completed masonry work at Gateway monument, on Main Street
+ Completed installation of permeable pavers at on-street lay-bys along the West side of Main Street, South of McClellan
+ Completed pouring curbs for flower beds along the East side of Main Street, from Station to Main/Queen Intersection, including parkette area
+ Completed adjustments and repairs to curbs and sidewalks
+ Completed backfilling the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery
+ Completed straightening streetlight poles on Main Street and McClellan
+ Continued driveways reconstruction
+ Commenced stone work at the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery
+ Commenced placement of top soil and terraseeding on Main Street, from Beechgrove to North, West side
+ Commenced installation of three centre median islands on Main Street, South of McClellan

In the next two weeks, the Contractor will:
+ Complete installation of decorative fencing at the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery
+ Complete installation of Canada Post pad on King Street, West of Main
+ Complete placement of armour stone at median island, North of Beechgrove
+ Complete installation of sprinklers at both gateway islands on Main Street, North of Beechgrove
+ Complete installation of three centre median islands on Main Street, South of McClellan
+ Continue stone work at the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery
+ Continue placement of top soil and terraseeding on Main Street, from Beechgrove to North, East side
+ Commence installation of pattern colour concrete splash pads on Main Street, from Main/Queen Intersection to South
+ Commence and complete installation of permeable pavers at parkette area at Main/Queen Intersection
+ Commence and complete installation of streetlight back shields on Main Street and McClellan

Update from the Region of Peel on Alton Village Streetscaping from Serguei Kabanov, Project Manager

4/29/2020

The roadway remains open with temporary lane closures:
+ Main Street South, North of Beechgrove (around the Southern island) – East side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place; and,
+ Main Street South, between South of Alton Greenhouses and McClellan Road – West side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place.
+ Main Street South, between Station and South of King (at cemetery slope) – West side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place;
In the last two weeks, the Contractor:
o Completed the repairs to the damaged streetlight pole on Phase 1, East of Bridge
o Completed installation of armour stone flower bed at S/W corner of Main and Queen, South of Headwaters Plastic Surgery
o Completed grading, forming and pouring concrete sidewalk along the East side of Main Street, from McClellan to South
o Completed grading, forming and pouring concrete sidewalk along the West side of Main Street, around Alton Greenhouses
o Completed installation of armour stone retaining wall at #19605 Main Street
o Completed forming and pouring final two 10m long sections (#7 and #8) for the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery
o Continued grading and forming for concrete sidewalk along the West side of Main Street, South of McClellan
o Continued placement of armour stone at median island, North of Beechgrove
o Continued driveways reconstruction
o Commenced masonry work at Gateway monument, on Main Street
o Commenced grading and forming for concrete sidewalk along the North side of McClellan, between Main and Agnes
o Commenced installation of permeable pavers at on-street lay-bys along the West side of Main Street, South of McClellan
o Commenced installation of rest area/Canada Post pad on Main Street, South of McClellan
In the next two weeks, the Contractor will:
o Complete placement of armour stone at median island, North of Beechgrove
o Complete masonry work at Gateway monument, on Main Street
o Complete grading, forming and pouring concrete sidewalk along the North side of McClellan, between Main and Agnes an don Main Street, South of McClellan
o Complete installation of permeable pavers at on-street lay-bys along the West side of Main Street, South of McClellan
o Continue adjustments and repairs to curbs and sidewalks
o Commence and complete backfilling the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery
o Commence and complete grading, forming and pouring concrete sidewalk along the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery
o Commence stone work at the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery
o Commence curbs, walkways and flower beds at the parkette area

Update from the Region of Peel on Alton Village Streetscaping from Serguei Kabanov, Project Manage

4/14/2020

Phase 2
The roadway remains open with temporary lane closures:
• Main Street South, between Station and South of King (at cemetery slope) – West side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place; and,
• Main Street South, North of Beechgrove (around the Southern island) – East side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place.
*** Please note that our Contractors are actively working on the remaining items:
• Since the last update, the Contractor:
• Continued work on the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery:
• Installed steel reinforcement: drilled-in dowels, vertical and horizontal bars
• Formed and poured four 10m sections (#2, #4, #5 and #6)
• Continued forming final two 10m long sections (#7 and #8) – final concrete pour is scheduled for the last week of April
• Commence placement of armour stone blocks at Southern gateway island, North of Beechgrove
• Commenced stone work at gateway monument at Northern island, North of Beechgrove
• Commenced removal and placement of granular material for new sidewalks and decorative splash pads along both East and West sides of Main Street, South of McClellan
• Commenced driveways reconstruction
Just as a reminder, once all sections (eight in total) of the concrete wall at the cemetery are poured, random stones will be installed inside the wall formed openings. The back side of the wall will be backfilled and a swale for drainage provided. Black aluminum railing will be installed on top of the wall, throughout the entire length.

Update from the Region of Peel on Alton Village Streetscaping from Serguei Kabanov, Project Manager

3/12/2020

PHASE 2:
The roadway remains open with temporary lane closures: Main Street South, between Station and South of King (at cemetery slope) – West side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place.
*** Please note that in the next few weeks, depending on the weather, our Contractor will be coming back to site to complete outstanding work. We anticipate all work will be completed by the end of June.
+ Since the last update, the Contractor:
+ Continued work on the retaining wall adjacent to the cemetery:
+ Installed steel reinforcement: drilled-in dowels, vertical and horizontal bars
+ Formed and poured two 10m long tallest sections (#1 and #3)
+ Formed two 10m long sections (#2 and #5) – concrete pour is scheduled for Monday, March 16th
+ Once all sections (eight in total) of the concrete wall are poured, random stones will be installed inside the wall formed openings (see photo). The back side of the wall will be backfilled and a swale for drainage provided. Black aluminum railing will be installed on top of the wall, throughout the entire length.
PHASE 1:
As some of you may know, one of the newly installed streetlight poles on Queen Street East, East of the train tracks, was damaged. The damage to the pole and it’s hardware was as a result of a vehicle hit. Both our Contractor and the Region are aware of this accident and working to replace the pole and all related hardware. Until such time, both roadway and pedestrian luminaires will be off.

Update from the Region of Peel on Alton Village Streetscaping Phase 2 from Serguei Kabanov, Project Manager

2/3/2020

PHASE 2:
The roadway remains open with temporary lane closures: Main Street South, between Station and South of King (at cemetery slope) – West side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place.

*** Please noted that newly installed streetlights on Queen Street East, between Main/Queen Intersection and train tracks have been turned off until the removal of existing streetlights is complete.

Since January, the Contractor:
- Completed installation of underground conduits and wiring for new streetlights along the West side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
- Completed installation of new streetlight poles on Main Street South, from McClellan to Beechgrove, and on McClellan
- Commenced installation of steel reinforcement and formwork for cemetery slope retaining wall

Thank you from the Directors of the Alton Village Association

12/18/2019

The “Lighting of the Tree Party” was held at the Village Square (at Queen and Victoria Streets), on Saturday December 14th., 2019, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Party was a terrific success. Thank you to all who attended.
Thank you to our many volunteers.

New attractions were added this year including fire pits (for cooking “s’mores”) and more globe lighting. Both free hot chocolate and warm apple cider were provided. Generous donations of delicious cookies were made available. The best hot dogs ever and s’mores were for sale. The Party began with the special delivery of a very jolly Santa on our Alton fire trucks. The colourfully garbed Town Crier led a musical countdown to the lighting of the tree (a real tree!). Eric Wood then led a rousing carol singing, followed by a meet and greet in the Square. This annual Party could not happen without the generosity of many. We wish to extend a special “thank you” to the following:

* Santa, who delighted both children and adults.
* Our great Alton Fire Department for delivering and attending our event.
* Andrew Welch our official (and award-winning) Town Crier, who opened our event and whom we all look forward to seeing.
* The Reynolds family of Alton for providing us with such great support and for again loaning us their B.B.Q. and providing the best hot dogs ever.
* Spirit Tree of Caledon for providing wonderful Apple Cider which we look forward to every year.
* Tim Hortons of Caledon for providing Hot Chocolate which was certainly appreciated.
* D&D Commercial Services – Emanuel Cini for providing great hotdog buns.
* The volunteer bakers from the Village for providing such tasty homemade cookies for free.
* McLean-Sherwood Event Rental of Orangeville supplied vintage lighting.
* Alton Public School for Advertising our Event and ensuring that every child went home with a flyer.
* Community Business Owners and services who displayed our advertising for the event.
* Barry Metson for removing snow so we could gather around the tree, and walk in the Square.

We also want to thank Allan Thompson Mayor for his ongoing support for Alton and Ian Sinclair, Regional Councillor, Lynn Kiernan, Area Councillor, for their community support and attendance at the Party.

This Annual event would not take place without the help from our very generous Community.
If we have missed anyone, we apologize.

Update from the Region of Peel on Alton Village Streetscaping Phase 2 from Serguei Kabanov, Project Manager

12/11/2019

The roadway remains open, with temporary lane closures: Main Street South, between South of King and North of Station (at cemetery slope) – West side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place, and Main Street South, between McClellan and 360m South – West side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place. Contractor will be working most Saturdays, 07:00AM – 4:00PM.

In the last two weeks, the Contractor:

Completed storm sewer installation along the West side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
Completed road excavation and placement of granular material along the West side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
Completed placement of base asphalt on McClellan, between Main and Agnes
Completed placement of concrete sidewalks along the West side of Main Street South, between the Cemetery and King Street
Completed installation of armour stone at Northerly gateway island
Completed installation of guide rail at N/E corner of Main/Queen Intersection
Completed pouring gateway monument
Continued installation of permeable pavers on Main Street South
Continued installation of permanent roadway signs, throughout
Commenced placement of concrete curbs along the East and West sides of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
Commenced forming retaining wall at the cemetery
Commenced general site clean-up

In the next two weeks, the Contractor will:

Complete placement of concrete curbs along the East and West sides of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
Complete placement of base asphalt on Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South (*tentatively scheduled for mid-next week)
Complete installation of street furniture and waste bins at amenity areas on Queen Street East
Complete brick and stone work at gateway monument
Complete placement of temporary pavement markings on Main Street South
Continue forming retaining wall at the cemetery
Continue general site clean-up

Village Square Benches

12/2/2019

The Directors of the Alton Village Association are delighted to announce that three impressive cast bronze plaques have been installed on the benches of the Alton Village Square, downtown, at Queen and Victoria Streets.
The plaques have been created in recognition and appreciation of the generous support in the creation of the Square by:
Jackie and Bud Reynolds, Karla and Bruce Reynolds, Millcroft Inn and Spa, Osprey Valley and the Ontario Trillium Foundation

Update from the Region of Peel on Alton Village Streetscaping Phase 2 from Serguei Kabanov, Project Manager

11/27/2019

The roadway remains open, with temporary lane closures: Main Street South, between Queen and Station – West side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place, and Main Street South, between McClellan and 360m South – West side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place. McClellan Road, from Main to Agnes continues to be closed during the day – detour in place. Contractor will be working most Saturdays, 07:00AM – 4:00PM.

In the last two weeks, the Contractor:

Completed installation of storm sewer on McClellan, between Main and Agnes
Completed road excavation and placement of granular material on McClellan, between Main and Agnes
Completed placement of concrete curbs on McClellan, between Main and Agnes
Completed installation of underground streetlighting conduits and cables on McClellan, between Main and Agnes
Completed road excavation and placement of granular material along the East side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
Completed placement of base asphalt along the East side of Main Street South, between Queen and North of Station
Completed placement of top asphalt on Queen Street East/West/Intersection from train tracks to Main/Queen Intersection
Completed placement of concrete sidewalks along the East side of Main Street South, between Main/Queen Intersection and North of Station
Completed placement of concrete sidewalks along the West side of Main Street South, between McClellan and the Cemetery
Completed pouring concrete footing, the base and the column for the gateway monument on Main Street at Northerly island
Completed sealing all pattern colour concrete splash pads on Queen Street, between train tracks and Main/Queen Intersection
Completed placement of top asphalt for driveways on Queen Street, between train tracks and Main/Queen Intersection
Commenced installation of storm sewer along the West side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
Commenced road excavation and placement of granular material along the West side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
Commenced placement of permeable pavers at lay-bys on Main Street, between Station and Main/Queen Intersection

In the next two weeks, the Contractor:

Complete storm sewer installation along the West side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
Complete road excavation and placement of granular material along the West side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
Complete placement of concrete curbs along the East and West sides of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
Complete placement of base asphalt on Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
Complete placement of base asphalt on McClellan, between Main and Agnes
Complete installation of streetlighting poles on McClellan, between Main and Agnes
Complete placement of concrete sidewalks along the West side of Main Street South, between the Cemetery and King Street
Complete installation of armour stone at Northerly gateway island
Complete installation of permeable pavers at all lay-bys, throughout
Complete installation of street furniture and waste bins at amenity areas, throughout
Complete installation of guide rail at N/E corner of Main/Queen Intersection
Continue work on gateway monument and armour stone at Southerly gateway island
Commence forming retaining wall at the cemetery

Annual Lighting of the Tree

11/26/2019

Please join the Alton Village Association (AVA) for our
Annual Alton Village Square Christmas Tree Lighting

At the Alton Village Square

Saturday, Dec. 14th. 2019
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Hear our Town Crier, Meet Santa, Sing Christmas Carols
Enjoy Free Hot Cider
Hot Dogs   $2.00 each
S’mores     $1.00 each

50/50 Draw - Tickets $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00
Cookie Donations Are Welcomed

Update from the Region of Peel on Alton Village Streetscaping Phase 2 from Serguei Kabanov, Project Manager

11/18/2019

As per the previous update (on Nov-13), top asphalt will be placed on Queen Street East/West, from train tracks to and including Main/Queen Intersection, on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. During paving operations, Queen Street East will be closed with temporary detour in place and pay duty police. Some temporary traffic interruptions will be necessary around Main/Queen Intersection.

Full temporary roadway closure/paving operations will commence around 09:00AM, after all preparatory work around train tracks is complete and residential driveways on Queen Street East are paved. The Region kindly requests that all residents and businesses travelling through this area on Wednesday, exercise caution and be patient. If possible, please avoid the area.

Update from the Region of Peel on Alton Village Streetscaping Phase 2 from Serguei Kabanov, Project Manager

11/13/2019

The roadway remains open, with temporary lane closures: Main Street South, between Queen and Station – East side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place, and Main Street South, between McClellan and 360m South – East side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place. McClellan Road, from Main to Agnes continues to be closed during the day – detour in place. Contractor will be working most Saturdays, 07:00AM – 4:00PM.

* Please note that we are tentatively scheduling placement of top asphalt and permanent line painting on Queen Street East, from Main/Queen Intersection to train tracks for the upcoming Wednesday, November 20, 2019, weather dependent. The work will commence at the train tracks and progress Westerly. During that work, Queen Street East will be temporary closed with detour and Pay Duty Officers in place. Further update on the closure will be provided on Monday, November 18, 2019.

In the last two weeks, the Contractor:
+ Completed asphalt removal, road excavation and granular placement on McClellan, between Main and Agnes
+ Completed installation of storm sewer along the East side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
+ Completed installation of lattice fence installation at the gas station
+ Completed installation of chain link fence on Queen Street East, West of the tracks
+ Completed installation of permeable pavers at lay-by on Queen Street East, West of the tracks
+ Completed placement of concrete curbs along the East side of Main Street South, between Queen and North of Station
+ Completed installation of patterned concrete colour splash pads on Queen Street East, from train tracks to Main/Queen Intersection
+ Completed installation of the clock at parkette area at S/E corner of Main/Queen Intersection
+ Completed installation of decorative streetlight poles and pulling underground cables on Main Street, between Main/Queen Intersection and McClellan
+ Continued work on parkette area at S/E corner of Main/Queen Intersection
+ Continued installation of armour stone at Northerly gateway island
+ Commenced placement of concrete sidewalks along the East side of Main Street South, between Queen and North of Station
+ Commenced installation of storm sewer on McClellan, between Main and Agnes
+ Commenced road excavation along the East side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South

In the next two weeks, the Contractor will:
+ Complete installation of storm sewer on McClellan, between Main and Agnes
+ Complete road excavation along the East side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
+ Complete placement of base asphalt along the East side of Main Street South, between Queen and North of Station
+ Complete placement of top asphalt on Queen Street East/West/Intersection from train tracks to Main/Queen Intersection (see * above)
+ Complete installation of street furniture and waste bins at amenity areas, throughout
+ Complete installation of permeable pavers at parkette area at S/E corner of Main/Queen Intersection
+ Continue work on gateway islands on Main Street, North of Beechgrove
+ Continue placement of concrete sidewalks along the East and West sides of Main Street South, between Queen and McClellan
+ Commence work on gateway monument at Northerly gateway island
+ Commence installation of storm sewer along the West side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
+ Commence installation of streetlights along the West side of Main Street South

Update from the Region of Peel on Alton Village Streetscaping Phase 2 from Serguei Kabanov, Project Manager

10/30/2019

The roadway remains open, with temporary lane closures: Main Street South, between Queen and Station – East side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place, and Main Street South, between McClellan and 360m South – East side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place. Contractor will be working most Saturdays, 07:00AM – 4:00PM.

* Please note that we will be commencing reconstruction of McClellan Road, from Main to Agnes on Monday, November 4, 2019. Road excavation and granular placement will commence at Main Street and progress to the West. It is anticipated to complete all excavation and granular placement within 5-6 days. All trucks with new granular (long larger trucks) will be arriving to McClellan from Main Street and backing into. All trucks with excavated material (shorter smaller trucks) will be leaving through McClellan-Agnes-King-Main. In preparation for road excavation on Monday, McClellan road will be milled and placed on gravel this coming Friday, November 1, 2019. All entrances will be ramped and proper signage will be placed. Starting Monday, November 4, 2019, McClellan Road will be closed to through traffic between 08:00AM and 5:00PM. During those hours, access to the West part of Alton Village shall be through King-Agnes. Emergency access will be provided.

In the last two weeks, the Contractor:
+ Completed placement of base asphalt along the East side of Main Street South, between McClellan and North of Station
+ Completed installation of storm sewer and underground infiltration chambers along the East side of Main Street South, between Edmund and North of Station
+ Completed construction of amenity/rest areas and armour stone retaining walls along Queen Street East, from Phase 1 to Main/Queen Intersection
+ Completed installation of decorative fences installations on Queen Street East, from train tracks to East of Main/Queen Intersection
+ Completed tree planting on Queen Street East, from train tracks to East of Main/Queen Intersection and on Main Street, from Beechgrove to 360m South of McClellan
+ Completed placement of top soil on Queen Street East, from train tracks to East of Main/Queen Intersection and on Main Street, from Beechgrove to McClellan
+ Completed placement of sod at the Fire Hall and on Queen Street East, from train tracks to East of Main/Queen Intersection
+ Completed road excavation and granular placement along the East side of Main Street South, between Queen and North of Station
+ Continued installation of decorative streetlight poles and pulling underground cables, throughout
+ Continued work on parkette area at S/E corner of Main/Queen Intersection
+ Commenced installation of storm sewer along the East side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
+ Commenced installation of armour stone at Northerly gateway island
+ Commenced construction of amenity/rest area in front of the old school

In the next two weeks, the Contractor:
+ Complete asphalt removal, road excavation and granular placement on McClellan, between Main and Agnes (see ‘*’ above)
+ Complete installation of storm sewer along the East side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
+ Complete installation of lattice fence installation at the gas station
+ Complete installation of chain link fence on Queen Street East
+ Complete installation of permeable pavers at lay-by on Queen Street East
+ Complete installation of permeable pavers at parkette area at S/E corner of Main/Queen Intersection
+ Commence installation of storm sewer on McClellan, between Main and Agnes
+ Commence placement of concrete curbs along the East side of Main Street South, between Queen and North of Station
+ Commence road excavation along the East side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
+ Commence installation of patterned concrete colour splash pads on Queen Street East, from train tracks to East of Main/Queen Intersection
+ Commence placement of concrete sidewalks, throughout
+ Continue work on gateway islands on Main Street, North of Beechgrove

Update from the Region of Peel on Alton Village Streetscaping Phase 2 from Serguei Kabanov, Project Manager

10/18/2019

The roadway remains open, with temporary lane closures: Main Street South, between Queen and McClellan – East side of the roadway remains temporary closed – signals in place. Contractor will be working most Saturdays, 07:00AM – 4:00PM.

Please note that 2 Pay Duty Officers will be present on Monday, October 21st, from 09:30AM to 9:30PM at Station and Edmund Intersections on Main Street South to assist with traffic control due to Federal Election.

In the last two weeks, the Contractor:
+ Completed installation of storm sewer along the East side of Main Street South, between Queen and Edmund
+ Completed placement of concrete curbs along the East side of Main Street South, between North of Station and McClellan
+ Completed placement of concrete sidewalks along the East side of Main Street South, between Station and McClellan
+ Continued installation of decorative streetlight poles and pulling underground cables, throughout
+ Commenced installation of storm sewer and underground infiltration chambers along the East side of Main Street South, between Edmund and North of Station
+ Commenced construction of parkette area at S/E corner of Main/Queen Intersection

In the next two weeks, the Contractor will:
+ Complete placement of base asphalt along the East side of Main Street South, between North of Station and McClellan
+ Complete installation of storm sewer and underground infiltration chambers along the East side of Main Street South, between Edmund and North of Station
+ Complete construction of amenity/rest areas and armour stone retaining walls along Queen Street East, from Phase 1 to Main/Queen Intersection
+ Complete construction of parkette area at S/E corner of Main/Queen Intersection
+ Complete installation of lattice fence installation at the gas station
+ Complete installation of chain link and decorative fences installations on Queen
+ Complete tree planting on Queen Street East, from train tracks to East of Main/Queen Intersection and on Main Street, from Beechgrove to McClellan
+ Complete placement of top soil
+ Commence forming retaining wall at the cemetery
+ Commence road excavation and granular placement along the East side of Main Street South, between Queen and North of Station
+ Commence installation of storm sewer along the East side of Main Street South, between McClellan and 260m to South
+ Commence placement of concrete sidewalks along the West side of Main Street South, between Station and McClellan
+ Commence work on gateway islands on Main Street, North of Beechgrove