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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2012-10-10, Page 21Wednesday, November 2, 2011 • Lakeshore Advance 3 nail expansion encouraging dialogue for Lambton Shores 1 Lynda Nllltnen-Replay Lakeshore Advance Paul Turnbull and 'Ibn Prout attended council on October to talk about the pro- posed Klondyke Trail from the Klondyke Park to Merrywoods, meeting up with the west side Rotary'rrail. "'Ibis will he a 6.5 kilometer trail utilizing part of the existing Rotary Trail along high- way 21 and a section of the Klondyke and Pinedale Roads," explained 'Turnbull. The new trail section is proposed with a stone dust surface, one small bridge is required; a park style bench would be located every 500 meters. There is a 2.7 kilometer of trail already and 3.8 km of trail would need to be constructed. Turnbull said it is proposed that this trail be designed and built with low Bradley LOST JOBS: Lambton (county asked the province in 2008 By Paul Morden OMI Agency Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley isn't giv- ing up on a three-year-old request for a province -wide jobs summit. Ile wrote recently to Premier Dalton Mc(;uinty, reminding him Lambton County council asked the province in lune 2008 to hold an economic and environmental summit to deal with the loss of manufacturing jobs, In the letter, Bradley asks Mc(;uinty annual maintenance costs in mind with an estimate of the annual maintenance costs to be $2,500. In other considerations Turnbull said there Is plenty of parking exists at the Kondyke Sports Park and with the proposed Klondyke Trail along with a section of the Rotary Trail would create a loop bringing people back to their vehicles. Cycling would be a permitted use providing the opportunity for youth to cycle to the Sports Park and the trail would provide many learning opportunities for interpreta- tion and education. In questions, councilor Ruth Illman asked if they had'communicated with the Lambton Shores trails committee and Turnbull said he had gone to the open house and that com- mittee wants to get established before they Ai This will be a 6.5 kilometer trail utilizing part of the existing Rotary Wall along Highway 21 and a section of the Klondyke and Pinedale Roads — Paul Tlernbull dive into this project. Ne said they encour- aged the delegates to come to council. Turn- bull was asked about funding opportunities and he said donors are coming forward, but pushes summit again consider a summit to find solu- tions for "difficult structural problems" in the province's economy, environtnent and social needs. "I think the timing is good with a minority government," said Bradley, adding the premier has spoken recently about collaborating with the opposition at Queen's Park. "I think that's good sign, and I think the publicly desper- ately wants that right now." The summit Bradley seeks would be nonpartisan and include business, labour, First Nations and the opposition parties to chart the direction for Ontario over the next five to 10 years. "I think the old style of politics is passe," Bradley said. "'the idea that one political party has 100% of the good Ideas and the other parties have 10(196 of pot Broken. . • Sana: friendly t62,'1'he ,Square, (;oderich, ON 519.51412.32 great ashions, plus some great deals. 1 lours: e/I''S Mon - I'ti... 9-5:30 Sat... 9-5 the bad ideas is wrong." Bradley believes Sarnia-Lamhton's experience with hold- ing community summits involving business, labour and First Nations representatives can be an example for the province. Ills letter is being reviewed, according to Leslie O'Leary, a spokesperson in the premier's office. O'Leary said consultations will begin this fall with the Southwestern Economic Alliance, unions and communities into plans for a Southwestern Economic Development Fund the liberal election platform promised will invest $80 million over four years to attract investment and create jobs in a region that includes Sarnia-l.etmbton. "Details will be included in the 2012 provincial budget," O'Leary said. "'Ihe Southwestern Ontario Economic Devel- opment Fund is modelled on the success of our programs in Northern and Eastern Ontario." Sarnia Observer 31? tlul ham market South Kincattlsna 519 ;39h .15.11 without the blessing of this council - they have nothing in place to accept the dollars. Deputy mayor Elizabeth Davis Dagg asked about service club partnering and Turnbull said they would like to see this. tie said they would fundraise in 2012 and then come back to council for funding requests for the 2013 budget. Councilor Dave Maguire asked about this trail being on the east side due to the fact people would have to cross Ilighway 21 twice. The delegates explained there are property issues but this is something that may be discussed. Council was encouraged by this dis- cussion stating it is key for trails in the recreation and leisure plan. They made a motion to ask for a staff report with Turnbull and Prout working with staff and then council could approve in principle. Councilor Martin Under- wood asked for a December date for this report. BEST (;,Lc. hate 2.80"° tot. a.p.da .lay apply elmCLINTON •usr 482-3401 Ms. S k r tom. West Cast kitchens . . . 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