News release

Inspiration Port Credit Community Meeting

Business and innovation | June 2, 2015

The City of Mississauga would like the community to discuss the draft future plan framework for 70 Mississauga Road South (the former Texaco refinery lands owned by Imperial) and hear an update on the boating and marina studies at an Inspiration Port Credit community meeting on Tuesday, June 9.

What:

Inspiration Port Credit – Community Meeting

When:

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Where:

Clarke Memorial Hall, 161 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga

Afternoon Session: 1:00 – 3 p.m.

Presentation by City staff and the consulting firm of Touristics in partnership with Shoreplan and The Planning Partnership begins at 1:30 p.m. and includes an update regarding:

  • Recreational Boating Demand and Capacity Study Results
  • Business Case for a future marina at 1 Port Street East and best practices update.

As part of the Boating and Marina Studies, residents are invited to complete the Boating in Mississauga Survey by June 15. The results of this survey will assist in determining the facilities, amenities and services that could be included in a future marina on the 1 Port Street East site.

Evening Session: 6:30 – 9 p.m.

  • Overview of Recreational Boating Demand and Capacity Study Results
  • Overview of Business Case for a future marina at 1 Port Street East and best practices update
  • Draft Master Planning Framework for 70 Mississauga Road South

Presentation by City staff begins at 7:00 p.m. with opening remarks from
Ward 1 Councillor Jim Tovey followed by an update on the Boating and Marina Studies and community input discussion around the draft Master Planning Framework for 70 Mississauga Road South. The basis of the discussion will be formed from previous community and stakeholder consultations held last year.

Those interested are welcome to attend both the afternoon and evening sessions.

Note: The boating study and marina business case will be discussed in detail during the afternoon session. A shortened version will be provided at the evening session. The Draft Master Planning Framework for 70 Mississauga Road South is only being discussed during the evening session.

For more information and to register for this event visit inspirationportcredit.com.

Inspiration Port Credit is part of the City of Mississauga’s Strategic Plan to create a new, sustainable community on the waterfront.

Media Contact:
Keisha McIntosh-Siung
Communications Advisor,P&B & CPS
City of Mississauga
905-615-3200 ext. 5818
Keisha.mcintosh-siung@mississauga.ca
TTY:  905-896-5151