Council Info Sept. 19, 2018

August 01, 2025

Council Info – Sept. 19, 2018

Council Info is a summary of discussion and the major items presented at Council meetings. It is circulated immediately following each meeting. You are encouraged to quote from and copy this information. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.

ION vehicle and testing update

Good progress is being made in the installation of the specialized equipment on the Bombardier vehicles and first vehicles are very close to achieving preliminary acceptance (a significant step in being ready to carry passengers). Staff, Bombardier and GrandLinq continue to work towards the goal of achieving start of service in December 2018. To prepare for start of service, the public outreach program to educate the public on the ION train system continues – in particular how to be safe around the trains. The fall will see a number of events allowing the public to see and board an ION train, in conjunction with various community events.

Immigration Partnership funding boost

Regional Council approved a funding increase of almost $110,000 for the Immigration Partnership, fully funded by the federal government and the United Way. This funding will be used to support public education, marketing, training and networking events. The Region of Waterloo also contributes $50,000 per year to the Immigration Partnership. This community organization is a collaboration of almost 100 community partners working together to help immigrants and refugees settle, work and belong in Waterloo Region.

Region to install protected wildlife crossing on Roseville Road

Following a detailed two year biological study to determine the most cost effective and permanent solution to reducing issues related to wildlife mortality along Roseville Road, Regional Council approved the installation of two wildlife tunnels and directional fencing. This will address the two highest priority turtle crossing locations along Roseville Road at Barrie’s Lake.

Tenders/Contracts:                                                                

The following tenders/contracts were approved by Council:

  • $1,168,130.06 to Avia NG Inc. for the implementation of the Airport Master Plan project.


Next Council Meeting
October 10, 2018 at 2 p.m.


For more information, contact:
Bryan Stortz, Director, Corporate Communications, 519-575-4408
Regional Clerk’s Office, 519-575-4400