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2015
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NEWS: Bowling on hold at Langford Lanes A3 COMMUNITY: Seniors’ Centre celebrates family A20 SPORTS: Cougar cricketers wallop Incogs A27
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Building Success Belmont student Hannah Leslie is the first female to win a Vancouver Island Construction Association scholarship. See story page A5 Arnold Lim/News Gazette staff
Hallowell Road in View Royal to open to truck traffic Residents disappointed with council’s decision, say decision was made even before the meeting Mike Davies News Gazette staff
After adding more seats to council chambers to squeeze in as many concerned citizens as possible – which still left many standing in the foyer to hear the proceedings – View Royal mayor David Screech called the special council meeting to order
Tuesday night, quieting the angry murmurs of, “the decision’s already been made,” and, “why do we even bother?” The issue at hand was the possibility of lifting the weight restrictions on Hallowell Road between Admirals Road and the Esquimalt First Nation, opening it to truck traffic and finishing the section of the E&N Rail Trail by running it alongside Hallowell Road to Admirals Road, turning right on Admirals and rejoining the already completed portion of the trail. The meeting began with allowing delegations to present their case either for or against the proposal. There was none defending the proposal, but many against.
“The decision View Royal faces isn’t being framed properly,” said Garth Graham of Aldersmith Place in the opening delegation presentation. “The CRD Traffic Study and the View Royal agenda for this session all emphasize the Rail Trail, but that’s not what this is about. Nobody is against the Rail Trail… but this isn’t about bicycles. It’s about trucks destroying the form and character of a neighbourhood.” The council chamber erupted in applause at the first pause in Graham’s presentation, at which point Mayor David Screech addressed the audience disruption, saying, “This isn’t a theatre,” and regained order in the chamber.
“Contrary to the recommendations of staff,” Graham continued, “speed on this decision is not necessary. There is more time to talk about this, and there is good reason to spend more time (doing so).” The main reason to take more time considering the proposal, Graham said, is that the community sees viable alternatives to opening a residential street to truck and industrial traffic, and these alternatives should be thoroughly considered. PlEASE SEE: Hallowell Road, Page A3
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