The Oshawa Executive Airport Community Liaison Committee is encouraging all residents to attend their third annual Airport Town Hall on Tuesday, September 24. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m.
Hosted at the Canadian Flight Academy (1250 Airport Boulevard in Oshawa), the evening will include:
- an in-person opportunity to provide input on the development of the draft 2020-2024 Airport Business Plan and Noise and Traffic Management Plan directly with staff;
- bus tours of the Oshawa Executive Airport from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.;
- preliminary results of the air quality assessment and noise study results; and,
- a presentation at 7:00 p.m. followed by a question period.
Those who are unable to attend the A.C.L.C. Town Hall can also provide input on the development of the draft 2020-2024 Airport Business Plan beginning September 3 either:
- online on Connect Oshawa (www.connectoshawa.ca/airport); or,
- on paper at Service Oshawa, located at City Hall (50 Centre St. S.) or at the Oshawa Executive Airport (1200 Airport Boulevard).
Feedback will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18 and considered in the development of the draft 2020-2024 Airport Business Plan and Noise and Traffic Management Plan, which will be presented to the Development Services Committee for review.
The Airport Community Liaison Committee (A.C.L.C.) is appointed by Council and plays an important role by helping to maintain an open dialogue between the airport and the community.
If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations, please email airport@oshawa.ca or call 905-576-8146 within a minimum of five business days’ notice (by September 17) in advance of the event.
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Quotes:
“As a priority, local residents quality of life is something we have been working toward, and as such, what must be done in order to strike the right balance for residents when considering the current and future impacts of our airport operations. We need and want to hear from the community about what is important when it comes to the airport business plan and the noise and Traffic Management Plan. If you cannot be at the Town Hall contact me, I welcome your feedback, and if you so wish, be sure to share them also online”, said Councillor Tito-Dante Marimpietri, Chair, Development Services Committee and Regional and City Councillor for Ward 2
“Public participation is key to building a strong City. Please share your interests and concerns regarding the Oshawa Airport Business Plan,” said Councillor Rosemary McConkey, Vice-Chair, Development Services Committee
“This is the community’s opportunity to provide feedback both in person and online about the Oshawa Executive Airport. I encourage everyone to attend the Town Hall and complete the survey,” said Councillor Jane Hurst, City Councillor for Ward 2
