September,19^th,2024

Milling, Base Repairs and Paving Notice on Old Main St

Belfountain Rehabilitation and Corridor Improvements, Town of Caledon, Project 14-4065

This notice provides an update to the Belfountain Community regarding paving works on the Project 14-4065: Belfountain Rehabilitation and Improvements, Town of Caledon.

Further to the previous progress update notice sent on August,23^rd,2024 – Peel’s contractor (Four Seasons Site Development Ltd.) has expedited their work schedule and will be initiating milling, base repairs and paving works on Old Main St (from Caledon Mountain Drive to River Rd) early next week.

The paving works next week do not include Bush Street, or the driveway apron paving. Those works will be completed at a later date (expected mid-October 2024) when the slope stability and landscaping works on Bush Street are completed.

The schedule for paving works on Old Main St is as follows. Please note the dates below are tentative to weather.

 What to expect:

 We will maintain a single of traffic at all times, however, motorists should expect delays in travel as the operation is underway. Emergency access will be maintained at all times.

• During paving operations your driveway may temporarily be blocked as the machinery passes through the corridor. This will be temporary and short duration, however if you require immediate access in and out of your driveway during the operation – the paving crew and our site representatives will be there to assist you.

Who can I contact?

Hosted by Belfountain Heritage Society in partnership with the Town of Caledon 

This is a FREE event but participants must register to attend and space is limited.  Use this link to register: Heritage Block Printing Workshop | Culture Days 2024

**REGISTRATION REQUIRED**

Learn how to block print, as printing was done in the pioneering days, while learning about the historic houses, features and people that make Belfountain such a distinctive heritage hamlet! Belfountain artist Wendy Mitchell will guide participants how to create a block print, or select one of the pre-constructed block prints on-hand, to be inked for printing. Heritage displays will highlight some of the many historical buildings in Belfountain and the people who lived there. Hosted by the Belfountain Heritage Society volunteers whose focus is to preserve the past for the future!

All ages workshop, children 13 years old or under must be accompanied by an adult.

Date and time

Sat, Sep 21, 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Location:

Belfountain Community Hall 

17204 Mississauga Road

Belfountain, ON

This workshop is the first opportunity for Belfountain residents and community at large, to help make decorations to be used in our bi-centenary in 2025.

In 2025, the hamlet of Belfountain turns 200 years old.  Historically, the Belfountain Community Organization has arranged Salamander Festival each year in September.    The Region of Peel is currently performing substantial road rehabilitation works that are to continue through the fall in the center of the hamlet.

Considering these factors, the Belfountain Community Organization has decided not to host Salamander Festival in September 2024.    Instead, we will pool our resources with the Belfountain Heritage Society and seek support from the Town of Caledon and Region of Peel to create a magnificent event in 2025 to celebrate our hamlet’s historic 200^th  anniversary. 

We have received the update notice below from the Region of Peel for residents of Belfountain.   

The Belfountain Community Organization encourages property owners with driveway aprons affected by this notice to reach out to the Region of Peel Project Manager through the contact  indicated in this notice.    

August,23^rd,2024

Project Update

Belfountain Rehabilitation and Corridor Improvements, Town of Caledon, Project 14-4065

 This notice provides the Belfountain community an update on the Project 14-4065: Belfountain Rehabilitation and Improvements, Town of Caledon.

The Region of Peel retained Four Seasons Site Development Ltd. to undergo construction in Belfountain. The construction works started August,12^th,2024, and since then Four Seasons has progressed well with their works.

Schedule For Construction Activities

 Below are outstanding construction activities and expected completion dates for each.

Please note that these timelines are tentative to several factors such as contractors progress, weather, and varying site conditions. Actual start and completion dates may vary.

 Driveway Apron Paving

Before starting the paving work, the Region’s site representative will discuss with property owners about how much of their apron will be paved. Usually, gravel driveway aprons are paved up to the property line, but due to community feedback requesting less paving, the Region will collaborate with property owners to adjust the extent of the paving.

Communication

The Region of Peel is committed to providing you periodic updates as the works progress. The next project update notice will be provided prior to the start of paving works.

Please visit our webpage: https://www.peelregion.ca/pw/construction/cal/144065.htm for updates on construction and more details regarding the project.

The webpage can also be accessed via the QR code (use your phone camera to access):

Who can I contact?

Peel Region has field representative on site (construction inspector). Should you require assistance during construction you can reach out to the construction inspector or project manager directly. The contact information is below:

Dear Belfountain Community members,

We hope you are enjoying some summer sunshine and soaking in time outdoors in beautiful Belfountain. If you are in the mood for some fun summer reading, we suggest taking a look back at the “View from Belfountain”, published 10 years ago !

This article expresses just how long we have been working to protect our community and how well we come together to make a positive difference. We hope you enjoy reading this flashback and reflect on the wonderful people who have made Belfountain what it is today.

Of course we must mention the community members whose legacy we carry on as we protect nature: Jenni Le Forestier, who’s spirit lives on in music, the wind in the trees and our continued fight to protect our water and wildlife, and Frank and Sylvia Schenk, who were talented florists and dedicated environmental stewards, along so many other individuals who we continue to carry with us in our thoughts and actions as we protect Belfountain.

Looking back on the “View from Belfountain” allows us to venture forward as we continue to connect as residents working to protect our wildlife and heritage in the hamlet we so graciously call our home.

 Sincerely Yours,

 The BCO Board of Directors

The plants that were donated by Mr and Mrs Schenk and cared for by the community are being saved before the Region of Peel changes to the intersection 

If you would like to take home plants, please meet Saturday August 3rd at 8am at the planter boxes Bush Street and Olde Main Street, Belfountain.

Bring a shovel and tubs or bags.  First come first served.  No holds

Donations to the BCO gratefully received  

The Belfountain Community Organization would like to thank the Belfountain and Environs residents for another successful AGM.  Hosted on June 26^th at the community hall, the AGM had great attendance. 

The list of Directors who have been elected to serve on the board for three years are:  

Ian Sinclair, Mentor and Advisor

Mark Heaton, Scientific Advisor

Daniel Brum, Director at Large

The BCO would like to thank Sarah Bohan, Belfountain Historical Society for an excellent and engaging presentation.   Minutes are available upon request.

We have received response from Ommar Moeen, P.Eng. Sr. Project Manager, Transportation Design & Construction, Region of Peel, to the concerns raised by the community at the BCO AGM June 26^th, 2024 regarding the Belfountain Roads Project.

Concern with perceived expansion of wider asphalt surface through the hamlet.  Extending asphalt to limit of right-of-way for driveway “aprons” that are not currently paved is of concern.   

In previous projects we paved 3m past the shoulder as a minimum to prevent the gravel from washing out onto the paved shoulder. We can reduce the driveway apron paving to 3m from edge of shoulder or up to property line, whichever is less. E.g. if property line is 7m from the edge of paved shoulder, we will only pave 3m. Paving the gravel shoulder is a requirement on all our projects to allow for active transportation and use for pedestrians – at this point in time we cannot forego this requirement.

Concern with increased vehicle speed as a result of wider road appearance.

The travel lane widths are being reduced to a minimum of 3.30m (normally 3.50-3.75m), narrowing the lane widths will act as a traffic calming measure (motorists are shown to slow down when lane widths are narrowed). The paved shoulder and travel lanes are delineated by line markings.

 Suggest the Region only pave driveway aprons where there are currently asphalt driveways.  Otherwise limit driveway aprons to within 1m of proposed paved shoulder.

See above re: 3m from edge of paved shoulder. We can instruct the contractor accordingly during construction.

Concern the project remains consistent with Niagara Escarpment Commission “road maintenance” exemption qualifications.   

NEC exemption has been confirmed for this project.

Concerns about roadside parking and where it would be allowed or prohibited.

I will provide link to completed parking study. Any specific parking questions can be directed to our traffic engineering team.

 Concept of community monument through Belfountain Heritage Society was well received.

Peel is waiting for response from Belfountain Heritage Society on questions re: monument material, location etc. We are looking to hear back from the Belfountain Heritage Society as soon as possible.

The link to the Region of Peel website for the Belfountain project and contact information should you have any concerns regarding your property or conflicts with your property survey is https://www.peelregion.ca/pw/construction/cal/144065.htm

The Belfountain Community Organization Annual General Meeting will be held in person at the Belfountain Community Hall on Wednesday June 26th, 2024 from 7 – 9 pm.    Doors open at 6:30pm.

At this time there is no Wi-Fi at the community hall therefore the meeting will be in person only.  We are working on a possible solution but cannot confirm any web based participation at this time. 

There is no potable water in the community hall.   We will bring jugs of drinking water.  If you would like some, please bring your cup.   There are two washrooms downstairs.   

Agenda

1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Financial Statements and Treasurer’s Report
   1. Motion to accept 2022, 2023 Financials and 2024 Forecast
3. 2024 Nominations – Board of Directors
   1. Motion to accept list of Board of Directors
4. Region of Peel Road Rehabilitation Project
5. Guest Speaker – Sarah Bohan, Belfountain Heritage Society
6. Manors of Belfountain Subdivision Update
7. Salamander Festival

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