Colliery Dam
Park Preservation Society Temporarily Withdraws from the
Technical Committee
It has become increasingly clear over
the last few months that the technical committee is not being directed by
the goals of least invasive and cost effective measures for dam remediation.
Our questions are no longer adequately
answered and our input disregarded. We
cannot support the current process which we do not feel is credible.
Although a comprehensive analysis has
determined that our dams are in good condition and pose little risk to the
community, the city is unwilling to step away from their entrenched
position. They have refused to retract
their emergency message and take down inappropriate signage. They also continue
to maintain that the dams may require remediation measures in excess of what may
be required.
CDPPS have acted as representatives from the community which has not yet
been fully engaged according to the mandate of the T.C. The lack of transparency
with this process has long been a major issue of concern. The public have not
had an opportunity to partake in this process and have a real say in planning.
Public (via CDPPS) have been given token representation at the Committee level
with no actual authority in the decision making process. There is no consensus regarding the options
that are being considered which have dramatic cost and impact factors. Nor is
there sufficient allowance for potentially other, more appropriate options. To
date there has been absolutely no information volunteered to the public at large
with respect to options or related costs. This is not acceptable. This is our
public park and these are our tax dollars at stake.
CDPPS has stated that:
- there is no urgency in making any
decision regarding the park immediately as the risk has been qualified and it is
minimal
- has asked for all documents from
Golder and minutes from meetings to be released for public
consumption.
- that current options which are being considered and related costs
be made public
- that the technical committee
re-convene in a month’s time to review and plan accordingly
Jeff Solomon
CDPPS 250
753-0554
So much crap is hitting the fan, I'd say it's almost time for all of council, except McKay, and all senior city staff to RESIGN and do the citizens a favour.
ReplyDeleteAnd those of us who have been fighting this dictatorship and Spend-a-Lot council - we have all been vindicated.