Pubic consultations starting this month
Phase 2B, the critical phase of this project that was recently (and controversially) awarded to Roche-NCE, is moving quickly into its public consultation phase. The intent of these consultations, per the process defined in Phase 2A by Aecom-Delcan, is to engage the public, listen to concerns, and to keep the process transparent. One of the first objectives of this phase is to select the final location for a new bridge.
While the intent is good, the extent to which these consultations will actually influence any final decisions is not clear. Given Roche-NCE’s history on this file, there is good reason for concern.
That being said, participation in the public consultations is important, and comments and feedback received at these consultations will be part of the official project record.
Here is the schedule, as defined by the project team:
- Public Consultation Group Meeting – June 7, 2011
- Community Value Planning Workshops – June 14, 15 and 16, 2011
- World Café (Regional Perspectives) – June 11, 2011 – Gatineau
- World Café (Regional Perspectives) – June 18, 2011 – Ottawa
- Public Review of Draft Community Value Plans (web based comments) – July to August 2011
If you wish to attend, pre-registration is required. For more details, and to pre-register for any of the events, refer to the official project website: http://www.ncrcrossings.ca/en/consultation.php
Related media coverage:
June 1, Ottawa Citizen: Months of consultations planned on new east-end bridge
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