Message From Leonore Foster about Greenwood Park Construction

Dear Greenwood Park Resident:

The developer of the section of the subdivision located at the end of Greenwood Park Drive and St. Martha Street is requesting a temporary alternative haul route to the one laid out in the subdivision agreement signed with the City. The attached pdf file illustrates the haul route agreed to in the subdivision agreement as well as the requested new short term haul route. The purpose of the request is to bring gravel to the project which will be stockpiled for use during construction. The request is for a two-day window to bring in the gravel. The number of trucks per day is estimated to be 100.

During the construction of the various phases of Greenwood Park there have been complaints from property owners about the trucks in the subdivision. Unfortunately, home owners locating within a growth area will experience some disruption until the properties are all built. But, because of residents' concerns, the City requested a specific haul route in the subdivision agreement to reduce truck traffic on roads that had already received a top lift of asphalt. The two days of truck traffic that have been requested should not damage the road, however, it is expected that because the neighbourhood has been accustomed to the elimination of truck traffic, this two-day request could result in concerns and complaints.

As the District Councillor, the City is asking for my input on this request, but I think residents should play a part in what happens in their neighbourhood. It is not the municipality's responsibility to provide an alternative haul route to the developer, but the developer's desire to continue working in the current weather conditions and their attempt to improve productivity is understandable.

Please let your neighbours know as I may not have their email address, and please give me your feed-back ASAP on whether you approve the alternative two-day haul route involving 100 trucks per day. On the assumption that I will receive replies, the majority decision will rule.

Cheers-----Leonore

PS. CLICK HERE to see the Subdivision Plan and alternate truck route