Dust lingers in Old Fort as years of concerns from residents and the regional district remain unresolved
Old Fort residents aired their concerns to BC Hydro last month about its shortcomings mitigating the impacts of Site C dam construction on their community, but the town hall ultimately did more harm than good, says the chair of the Peace River Regional District.
While the PRRD and BC Hydro have already reached a regional legacy benefits agreement providing for annual payments once the $16-billion dam is operating, the regional district has been pushing for a more specific community measures agreement to mitigate the increasing impacts on residents and regional services during its construction, from sewer and solid waste, to lost tax revenues, traffic safety, and the local aggregate and gravel supply.
Residents have previously voiced concerns about large trucks spinning out in the winter, which could lead to the only road into the community being blocked. He says he also visited Old Fort with Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka, the provincial Opposition energy critic, to get a better sense of the situation, meeting with both Sperling and residents.
“We have spoken to RCMP and they have committed to doing a media campaign about snow chain usage on Old Fort Road, along with enforcement, for this upcoming winter,” Alexis said.
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