NCC defers vote on bridge next steps
The NCC is thinking carefully about their next steps. Although a decision was expected at the Board meeting yesterday, the points and concerns raised by opponents of the Kettle Island bridge are beginning to resonate with the decision-makers.
Mauril Bélanger, Ottawa-Vanier MP, continued to reinforce his message that Kettle Island is the wrong choice:
Ottawa-Vanier MP Mauril Bélanger, who attended the NCC meeting, said he simply wants the NCC and its consultants to study other routes a bit farther east that won’t have the same negative impact on existing neighbourhoods. Mr. Bélanger said he isn’t against a new bridge, but that picking one route at Kettle Island will simply box in the federal, Ontario and Quebec governments when the two other routes just a bit farther east are better truck routes and would do more for the economic development of the region.
The NCC has decided to wait until the City of Ottawa’s position becomes clear. Last week, City Council voted to carry forward a second option in addition to Kettle Island. However, a subsequent motion was passed to vote again on this issue in the coming weeks.
You are encouraged to voice your opinions about Kettle Island to your City Councillors. You can send an email directly to andrew.lomas@ottawa.ca and ask that your message be circulated to the mayor and to all councillors.
Coverage of yesterday’s NCC meeting:
Jan. 23, Ottawa Citizen: NCC waits on council before backing bridge
Previous coverage of the City of Ottawa meeting:
Jan. 14, Ottawa Citizen: Council votes to consider second bridge plan
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