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Community Survey

Oakville Data Centre & Community Infrastructure Survey

Thank you for participating in this brief community poll. Your input will help shape our group's position, advocacy strategy, and messaging regarding proposed data centre developments in Oakville.

Section 1: Awareness & Proximity

Q1. How familiar are you with the proposed data centre projects in Oakville?

Very familiarSomewhat familiarNot very familiarNot at all familiar

Q2. How did you first find out about the proposed data centre issue in Oakville? (Select all that apply)

Q3. How close do you live or work to proposed data centre development sites in Oakville?

Within 0–1 kmSchools: Fern Hill School (3300 Ninth Line).Within 1–2 kmSchools: Harvest Oak Public School (1235 Wheat Boom Drive). Neighbourhoods: Joshua Meadows — north of Dundas, west of Ninth Line, south of 407, east of John McKay Blvd.Within 2–3 kmSchools: Joshua Creek Public High School (1450 Arrowhead Road) and St Cecilia Catholic Elementary (420 Threshing Mill Blvd). Neighbourhoods: Joshua Meadows / Joshua Creek / Iroquois Ridge North — east of Trafalgar, west of John McKay, south of 407.Within 3–4 kmSchools: St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic Elementary (1359 Bayshore Drive), Iroquois Ridge High School (1123 Glenashton Drive) and Dr. David R. Williams Public School (3199 Post Road). Neighbourhoods: East Glenorchy, Joshua Creek, Iroquois Ridge North.More than 4 km — elsewhere in Oakville

Section 2: Impacts & Policy Preferences

Q4. If a large AI data centre was proposed near your home or your child’s school, how would you view it being built there?

Q5. How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of a large data centre in Oakville?

	Very Concerned	Somewhat Concerned	Not Concerned	Unsure
Constant low-frequency equipment noise
Increased grid electricity demand & costs
High water consumption for cooling systems
Diesel/Gas generator air emissions during power outages
Heavy industrial zoning near homes/schools
Impacts on surrounding residential property values

Q6. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following policy statements?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The Town of Oakville should have the final say on approvals (rather than provincial overrides).
Full health, noise, and environmental assessments must be required before any approval.
Mandatory public consultations should take place prior to planning decisions.
Data centres should be required to publicly report their electricity, water, noise levels, and other environmental and infrastructure impacts on an ongoing basis.

Q7. Which option best reflects your preferred message for our community advocacy?

Stop all industrial data centre proposals in Oakville.Stop all industrial data centre proposals near residential areas and schools.Allow data centres, but strictly in designated heavy industrial zones far from homes.Allow data centres only if developers meet strict health, environmental, and operational standards.Welcome data centres unconditionally as an economic opportunity for Oakville.Other:

Section 3: Community Updates & Contact Information

Privacy Notice: Your personal information (name, email, phone, and postal code) is collected solely to organize local advocacy, update residents on data centre developments, and confirm neighbourhood support by municipal ward. We store your data securely and will never sell or share your details with outside organizations or commercial marketers. By providing your contact details and consent below, you agree to receive periodic updates on this campaign. You may opt out at any time.

Providing your contact details is optional — unless you volunteer to help below.

Full name

Email address

Phone (for text alerts) — optional

Street address / postal code (helps map support by ward)

Section 4: Community Action & Engagement

Q8. How would you be willing to support the campaign to protect our neighbourhoods? (Select all that apply)

Display a campaign lawn sign on my propertySign and share our community petitionAttend an upcoming Town Council meeting or public hearingHelp deliver flyers or knock on doors in my neighbourhoodAssist with digital communications, social media, or outreachContribute a small donation to cover print and organizing costs

Q9. Will you commit to sharing this survey with 3 neighbours in Oakville to help expand our coalition?

Yes, definitelyMaybeNo

Thanks for sharing your voice and helping protect our community.