Stop construction of Gas-Fueled power plant SW GTA

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Author: sickdriver

Started: April 16, 2009, 3:23:34 pm

Target: Ontario Power Authority

Category: Uncategorized

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100,000

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Closed

Clarkson is a neighbourhood found in Mississauga, ON. It is a heavily industrialized neighbourhood. Nearby firms include Petro Canada, St. Lawrence Cement, Westroc Inc, Unversal Drum, PPG Canada Inc, Ashland Chemical, Ford, Orion Bus Ind., Stackpole Ltd., Royal Ready Mix.

Many of these companies emit small particulates, nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds; all are detrimental to human health and the environment.

Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has set out a project to construct a gas-fueled power plant in the South West GTA region. Four firm have started the bid and many are located near or on Royal Windsor Drive, Winston Churchill Blvd and Lakeshore Rd.
The location is unsuitable as the waterfront trail is located along Lakeshore Road further affecting human health.