JIM TOVEY LEGACY

The late Councillor Jim Tovey played a pivotal role in the ongoing transformation of Mississauga’s waterfront. He was a dedicated champion of conservation, a defender of the Great Lakes and a strong advocate for a revitalized and accessible waterfront for all. Jim Tovey guided the new vision for Lakeview by:

» Gathering residents to convince politicians to demolish the Lakeview power plant and withdraw plans for a new gas plant in its place » Bringing together people and organizations to realize his vision for a thriving and environmentally sustainable waterfront through a community-led Master Plan visioning process » Driving forward the plans for a 64-acre conservation area where residents can connect with the lake and natural habitats can be restored, now named in his honour » Leading the community to create the Lakeview Legacy Community Foundation (LLCF), a major catalyst in convincing the City of Mississauga to abandoned plans for the demolition of the Small Arms Inspection Building and designating it as a heritage building » Facilitating the restoration of the Small Arms Building as a centre for the community and a place for local artists, including the launch of Morphology – an annual photography exhibition documenting the changing landscape of Mississauga’s waterfront » Ensuring a continuous waterfront is available to all, realized through 67 acres of land given back to the City of Mississauga for public access and use

LCPL was fortunate enough to work closely with Tovey to obtain his input on the plans proposed to him in 2017. LCPL is committed to working with all community members, stakeholders and authorities to honour his vision for a vibrant, sustainable and connected community on the shores of Lake Ontario.

HONOURING THE LEGACY

The decommissioning of the OPG plant on the Lakeview site left thousands of tonnes of concrete rubble that needed to be extracted and removed.

As part of Lakeview Village’s overarching sustainability plan and to support the building of an incredible green waterfront destination accessible to all, LCPL has donated over 150,000 tonnes of concrete and over 5,000 tonnes of rebar extracted from the site to help fill and construct the foundation and breakwater for the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area.