Correspondence from B. & A. Laporte re: OCP and Rezoning Application - 2401 Burnside Road West
Resident opposition citing environmental risks to Craigflower Creek and the local salmon population.
From: Andre Laporte Sent: May-09-18 8:17 PM To: Info Address info@viewroyal.ca Subject: BC Transit for 2401 Burnside Rd W
Hello,
This email is in regards to the proposal from BC Transit for 2401 Burnside Rd W. I am firmly against this proposal. Placing an industrial facility hosting 90-115 buses along with 112 employees in the midst of a residential area right beside a salmon bearing creek is one of the more ridiculous proposals I’ve heard of late.
Given the time, attention and funds the town has contributed to addressing the negative effects of rolling stock to our shorelines and creeks, I am surprised this proposal has moved this far along. Where is the spirit that was present when installing the corridor along island highway and the catchment at the bottom of Camden. That is the spirit of View Royal and what I stand for. From what I’ve learned over this past weekend, many more residents stand for this as well.
Esquimalt Anglers and a few local neighbours have been stewards of Craigflower Creek for over 60 years. It only takes a coolant leak from an employee's car or a crack in a tote of engine oil to annihilate this precious ecosystem. As an angler, we may not be able to fish salmon in our local zone this year due to the lack of food for resident orca’s. This is DFO mandated. Our creeks feed our oceans, and in turn our oceans provide the vast majority of the air we breathe and sustenance. If we don’t take action and actively educate and protect, our children and others we love have a very dismal future.
The only responsible choice is to keep the zoning as is, Park. As for the Community Facility, it is one already. Victoria Bowmen have proven to be responsible stewards of this land with their 120 members and have invested over $50,000 in surveying and mitigation of any negative effects on the creek.
Bev & I fully support Ms. Angela Hanes in opposition to this attempt to Rezone this property to satisfy such a destructive project.
Please show us, the community, responsible leadership and say no to BC Transit.
Bev and Andre Laporte 15 Camden Avenue V8Z 1P6