I was reminded recently that a sewer line is going to be built down Aberdeen Road, where I live.
If, as the mayor has been reported as saying, it will “open up development on the north end of Aberdeen for housing,” why do the developers who will profit from it not pay the bill?
And if the whole community pays, why not a referendum on such a massive financial adventure?
That would seem the dignified and decent thing to do.
I understand that hook up to the line would cost $8,000 and that residents must sign up.
It is mandatory.
Can people legally opt out? If not, why not.
It is blatantly unfair not to have that option.
Because our home is some distance from the road we will need another $20,000 to join other people’s sewage.
Indeed housing developments will add significantly more effluent than that produced by a couple of elderly folk. Even if we eat relatively well.
Affordable housing is needed but I think it fallacious to blame provincial government housing initiatives for this project.
I imagine insurance will be acquired to mitigate any “unforeseen “ cost overruns.
I cannot imagine the impact this proposal will have on such a busy road, one that goes past a horse riding club on the way to an elementary road.
The mayor noted that the sewer line would aid housing and “that sort of thing.”
I can’t quite grasp what that would entail–anything, I guess, from a massage parlour for weary truck drivers to a pickle ball injury and rehab centre.
And finally, if the goal is to drive the elderly off their property, under the absurd concept of “progress,” they might very well succeed.
Bob Kingsmill
