Media Alert/Photo Opportunity - VivaNext advances in Newmarket - launches
retrieval project with Habitat for Humanity York Region

NEWMARKET, ON, June 4, 2010 /CNW/ - Twenty-one buildings are slated for demolition along Davis Drive in Newmarket, marking a significant milestone in the improvements that are en route along this busy corridor - including Viva rapid transit lanes (rapidways).

To ensure that at least 85 per cent of the building materials are recycled or reused and diverted from landfill, The Regional Municipality of York invites you to join Habitat for Humanity York Region (Habitat York), a non-profit organization, to celebrate the launch of a major retrieval project.

Sinks, tubs, cupboards, countertops, chandeliers, doors, lumber and more will be removed from the buildings and taken to Habitat York's ReStore locations. Mayor Van Bynen will join many others in kicking off this significant retrieval project.

    
    WHAT:     Removal of household items and placement into truck

    WHO:      Mayor Tony Van Bynen, Town of Newmarket
              Leslie Woo, Vice President of Policy and Planning, Metrolinx
              Nancy Van Kessel, Executive Director, Habitat York
              Bryon DiSera, ReStore Manager, Habitat York
              Rob Watters, President and CEO, Watters Environmental Group
              Various staff and volunteers

    WHEN:     Tuesday, June 8, 2010
              8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

    WHERE:    560 Davis Drive, Newmarket
    

For further information: Dale Albers, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation, Cell: [phone], [email protected]