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apartments so only have park lands to enjoy nature On weekends this area is very busy with walkers, cyclists and people just enjoying nature It’s a dangerous precedent to set

Secondly, it is so close to the Fraser River that I’m shocked that it’s even a consideration Surely there is going to be some contamination/runoff from the site I can’t believe that it would pass environmental standards Please reconsider; definitely no!

Bonnie Mclellan

Editor:

A definite NO to an organic waste site. We live fairly close by and walk in the area about five days a week First of all, I can’t believe that you would take land out of a designated park area for this purpose. It’s a beautiful area full of birds and small animals Park land should always stay as park land as many people have no choice but to live in

Editor:

I am completely opposed to the locating of a waste facility here

Firstly, it’s a wetland adjacent to the North Arm of the Fraser River There is always going to be an accidental discharge sometime

Secondly, it’s a designated park area And thirdly, it’s going to be situated near the homes of tens of thousands of residents with the accompanying odour

With regards to the assurances given by the engineering firm in regards to my concerns, I do not trust that they will be able live up to their promises History bears me out I suggest finding a less sensitive area The extra costs associated with a more distant site are bearable

George Ogilvie

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