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i{egion study to see if Pe changes have bettered environment By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff hile residents near Petro Canada remain concerned about the ongoing health effects of the refinery, the Halton Health Department promises further followâ€"up testing will be performed. Dave Stronach, Environmental Health Supervisor â€" Special Services, said â€" plans are underway to carry out Phase 2 of the Region‘s Petroâ€"Canada Health Effects Study later this year to determine whether improvements implemented by the oil company have had an impact. This came as good news to Steven Moore, environmental chairâ€" man of the West Oakville Ratepayers Inc. (WORI) who â€" once Phase‘ 1 of the study was completed â€"< has been pushing for further action. Since Petro Canada has no "measurable goals" for its emisâ€" sions, he adds, the value of the study is that much more vital. "I am 100% in favor of Phase 2 of the study," he said. "This is the only way to tell if things are getting better or worse," said Moore, adding that people in the area are still complaining. Phase 1, which was carried out late last year, consisted mainly of a telephone survey which polled resiâ€" dents about their health concerns and symptoms. Conducted by Dr. Doug Sider â€" in conjunction with the Region and the Institute of Environment and Health â€" residents identified negative impacts ranging from nausea, respiratory problems and backaches to dizzy spells and sore throats. In conclusion the study said in part: "Refinery odors had negative impacts on selfâ€"reported health and quality of life of people (most notably those who frequently noticed odors attributed to the refinâ€" ery) living in the vicinity of the refinery during the period of time considered by the study." While such drastic effects as cancer and birth defects have already been ruled out, said Stronach, the study proved valuable by lending weight to residents‘ complaints regarding those sympâ€" toms listed above. Even so, Stronach points out that Petro Canada is well within Ministry of Environment guidelines. The company has implemented several measures to rid themselves of problems, among them a new system of burning off pollutants with a series of smaller, less noticeâ€" able gas jets. Phase 2 will determine what effects, if any, such modificaâ€" tions have had. In the meantime, WORI has passed a resolution recommending that development of the vacant Shell Lands south of the refinery be postponed until emissions are shown to have no adverse impact on the designated area. Lee Scott, spokesman for Informed Citizens Acting to Respect the Environment ( I CARE,) supported WORT‘s stand wholeheartedly. ‘"We would like to inject a note of common sense into Oakville and Burlington development. Why build more houses next to the Petro Can refinery when area residents are already experiencing significant Environmentalists honored by HRCA The Halton Region Conservation Authority last week honored those who have made a differenceto the Halton watershed. In the individual category, Dr. Keith Rodgers was selected for his role in the development of the Hamilton Harbor Remedial Action Plan. A geophysical engineer and pceanographer by vocation, Dr. Rodgers spent seven years steering the process of creating a compreâ€" hensive plan to improve the quality of Hamilton harbor. With many stakeholders involved in the proâ€" cess, Dr. Rodgers was able to sort through an extremely complex problem and produce a plan that will have a major impact on this valuable natural resource. In the institution category, the Optimist Club of Carlisle was selected for its efforts in building a picnic shelter for the Carlisle Conservation Area. During the past two years, the Optimist Club raised funds, planned, and built a high quality shelter that will be enjoyed by the community for many years. In the educational category, the Hamilton Naturalist Club was selected for its continuing efforts to inform and educate the community about significant natural areas of the Hamiltonâ€"Wentworth Area. In 1993, over $200,000 was raised to research all of the region‘s environâ€" mentally sensitive areas. "This is the | only way Ee fo tellif W things are getting . betteror . _ worse." health problems?" said Scott, a mother of two and member of the Environmental Advisory Committee. ‘"Burlington has allowed dozens of homes to be built right next to the refinery (across Burloak Drive) in the last two years. I hope Oakville will be more sensible." Scott drew attention to a Ministry of Municipal Affairs conâ€" sultation paper on land use planning which said in part: "Development is not permitted in areas where site conditions or location may pose a danger to public safety or public health or result in property damâ€" age." As a result, she hopes politiâ€" You don‘t have to go to Lil Balanced Front Power Rea Plenty of Rear Power I IDOLBV SURROUND P R 0 + L0 6 1 C 55 walts, x2, 10 walts centre, 10 watts rear Dolby Pro Logic « 4 audio and 2 video inputs Dynamic Bass *« A/V remote control * Dolby B/C noise reduction * Remote capable 3yr. parts labour warranty System on MARTIN RUDNICKT Owner/Manager Accoun 3+yr. parts labour warranty tant Cunte: Rear TCâ€"W32 Dualâ€"Cassette Deck soOoONY MHCâ€"C50 Personal Hiâ€"Fi Fits in anywhere for a room full of music. 25 watté x2 A 1| B3 BRONTE VILLAGE MALL Oakville 827â€"1580 cians on both sides of Burloak will put a stop to development in the area. "We don‘t need more people sufâ€" fering health effects from the Petro Can refinery," she said. Ward 1 councillor Kevin Flynn, who also serves on the Environmental Advisory Committee, feels WORJ‘s stand on the issue is the right one. "I think from their perspective what they say makes a lot of sense. I hope as a matter of course that type of concern would be addressed," said Flynn, maintaining the stresses assoâ€" ciated with simply living next to the refinery are very real. ‘"Just the fact that it‘s there makes them feel that they‘re unhealthy. There‘s no doubt the impact of the Shell Lands use has to be reviewed based on this new information. It is a common sense next step," said Flynn, who maintains the Health Department would have carried out Phase 2 even without WORI or I CARE‘s input. Moore is confident a full review will take place given the concern the STRâ€"D511 Dolby Pro Logic Stereo Receiver SSâ€"C300 Surround Speaker Package *2 rear channel/1 centre channel speaker *50 watts maximum power handling * Magnetically shielded soONY. SSâ€"CR300 Surround Speaker Package * 2 rear channel/1 centre channel speaker * Magnetically shielded THE OAKVILLE BEAVER troâ€"Canada Health Department has shown thus far for the residents‘ well being. He remains less optimistic, however, about the stand Town Council will take on the matter. Anticipating tax revenues and wary that developers may take them to the. OMB, Moore fears Council will do little and hope it all blows over. Stronach explained his staff has yet to meet with regional and municiâ€" pal planning departments to discuss the report. 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