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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-09-16, Page 16Page 16 - Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, September 16, 2009 a Yi ir...,:2;,.-.5 ,4.5::....,....„...;,,47 a .,„ n 111 slc..,:,.,.. ---TOWNSHIP OF ASHMLD - cOLt10RNE - WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP OF ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR STORMWATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (LONDON ROAD CORRIDOR, PORT ALBERT URBAN AREA) NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING THE PROJECT: The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is currently investigating options to improve stormwater drainage in the vicinity of London Road (Port Albert urban area). This assessment is being carried out to address ongoing concerns with inadequate stormwater drainage along the London Road corridor, between Russell and South Streets, as well as drainage concerns along sections of adjacent total roads. The attached key plan illustrates the general location of the study area. At this time, a preliminary strategy for improving stormwater drainage in the project area has been identified. The key components of the proposal are outlined below. Proposed Servicing Plan: • Replacement of existing network of drainage swales along London Road and adjacent streets with a municipal storm sewer system; • Construction of new storm sewer drainage outlets at the Victoria Street and Port Albert Drains; • Replacement of approximately 1,800 m of roadbed and travelled road surface on London Road and adjacent streets. This work would be carried out in conjunction with the proposed stormwater drainage improvements. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING: A Public Information Meeting is planned to present additional details on the proposed servicing plan and to receive input from interested persons: DATE: September 19, 2009 TIME: 9:00 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. (Open House) 9:30 a.m. (Presentation) PLACE: St. Joseph's Church (Kingsbridge) ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING PROCESS: The project is following the planning proces$ established for Schedule B activities under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) document. Schedule B projects are approved subject to a screening process. The screening process is conducted to identify any potential environmental impacts associated with the proposal and to plan appropriate impact mitigation. For further information, please contact the consulting engineers: B.M. Ross and Associates, 62 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 2T4. Telephone (519) 524- 2641. Fax (519) 524-4403. Attention: Scott Allen, Planner (e-mail: sallen@bmross.net). This Notice issued August 28, 2009. Brian Van Osch, Public Works Superintendent Township ofAshfieldColbome-Wawanosh • Scrubbing for Spot Dog rescue operation, Bow -Wow Rescue, owned and operated by Michelle Layton, was the recipient of $500 raised through a car - wash at the Victoria Street Shell on the weekend. At left Janet and Rick Kuipers of Rick and Jay's Carwash, Dawn Tucker, Carol Dunlop, Tory McDonald, and Marten Kuipers come together to keep the cars shining and drivers smiling. Layton said she wishes to thank all the businesses who supported her with their contribu- tions. s Photo by Denny Scott NDP, Liberals brace for possible election Danny Scott signal -star staff With tensions rising in the nation's capital, local riding associations are watching and waiting to see who blinks first in the game of 'political chicken' playing out in parlia- ment. With speculation of a no - confidence vote as earlyas this Friday, September 18, parties are mobilizing in order to keep up with what could be Canada's fourth general elec- tion in five years. Both the Liberal and the NDP riding associations have potential nominees lined up, and they will be having nomi- nation meetings soon. Liberal riding president Nick Whyte said they have three potential candidates for the riding; Brockton Mayor Charlie Bagnato, virtual high school Principal Deb Homuth, and Doctor Martin Bokhout of Clinton. Willi Laurie, president of the NDP Riding association, said that they are hoping against an election, adding it would hurt the party's recent advancements in Parliament. "As soon as the writ drops, we'll have a nomination meet- ing, but we're hoping against an election," she said, "We've made significant in -roads through legislation, includ- ing changes to [Employment Insurance] reform. We're hop- ing there will not be an elec- tion, but we're trying not to be naive about it." The incumbent Conserva- tives, led locally by recently - elected riding president John Miller, will continue to back MP Ben Lobb, and feel they are prepared no matter which way the future plays out. "We have a very strong rid- ing association, and a very strong candidate in place. There's is always a lot of work to get down, but with those two key things, we have what we need," Miller said. Miller said he feels that the public doesn't know enough about the topics and changes that are causing the upheaval in Parliament, and that an election wouldn't be based on those issues. The Conservative riding president also echoed Laurie's statement that an election isn't what will best serve Canadi- ans right now. "I believe we should be able to avert an election, it's just not in the best interest of keeping things going," he said. The likelihood of an elec- tion being called is something that all three ridings have dif- ferent feelings on. NDP representative Laurie explained that the choice is in the hands of the Conserva- tives. "The NDP does not feel [an election] is warranted at this time, but it's really up to the Conservatives," she said. "Their actions, and Mr. Harp- er's actions, will determine whether there is an election or not." From a Conservative stand- point, Miller contends that things aren't quite at the boil- ing point, or shouldn't be, be- cause of a lack of hot -button issues. "I don't think that anything being proposed is controver- sial enough to spark an ac- tion," he said. "But with all minority governments, it's in the other parties' hands. I be- lieve if they feel it's necessary, they will make it happen." Whyte said that no one can really know when Canadians will go to the polls until the election is called. "With minority govern- ments, there is a lot of indeci- sion and speculation," Whyte said. "None of us know for sure when the next elections will be." As for the overall outcome of the election, and whether or not the short notice is go- ing to hurt local campaigns, Whyte thoughts on the matter summed up the wait-and-see nature of this week in Ot- tawa. "Time will tell how it plays out."