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MEDIA RELEASE May 25, 2015
Town requires Canada Post contractors to apply for permits and provide letter of credit HALTON HILLS, ON – The Town of Halton Hills has requested that the Canada Post contractor installing new community mailboxes apply for permits in accordance with the Town’s existing by-law. According to the current fee schedule, the entrance and excavation permits can total $554 per community mailbox, depending on the site. In addition, a letter of credit security has been requested for $77,500. “The Town has an existing fee by-law which all contractors, including those working for Canada Post, are required to follow” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. “The fees reflect staff time and effort to ensure the installations meet our standards”. The technical complexities for the installations involve utility conflicts, entrance permit requirements for curb cuts and concrete pad/pathway installations. Some regional sewers and water mains, including the Town storm sewer laterals are in direct conflict with some of the proposed locations. “This request is consistent with what we ask for from anyone; we’re not asking for anything different. The safe and proper installation of these mailboxes is my main concern”, added Mayor Bonnette. The proposed number of mailbox installation locations amount to 155.
About the Town of Halton Hills The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine. - 30 -
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For further information contact: Mayor Rick Bonnette Town of Halton Hills (905) 873-2601, ext. 2340 Email:
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