In an effort to dispel many of the false rumours that are spreading through FH around this project, here are some of the facts.
In early 2007 the FHCA and area resident Rob Felder began communicating with the City of Surrey to ensure that the 156th underpass project proceeded in the best possible way for the community. Rob Felder had been dealing with the City since 2006 on this project.
The main identified issues presented were:
- Noise mitigation
- Safety of children crossing 156th
- Impacts of traffic entering FH as a shortcut to Hwy 1
- Visual issues mitigated by fencing and hedging
At that time we were led to believe that the issues and mitigation requested was reasonable.
On February 28, 2007 the City held its first open house around this project
Since the latest open house held on January 24, 2008, where it became apparent there is much unfounded information circulating through Fraser Heights, the FHCA and Rob Felder met again and agreed that a stronger unified approach should be undertaken.
On January 30 the FHCA communicated to the City that another meeting with affected residences appeared to be required, and on January 31 confirmation of a meeting to be held in the near future was received.
On February 12 FHCA re-iterated to the City that a small stakeholders meeting, inviting key residents, the community association, Rob Felder, and maybe some PAC members from Dogwood Elementary School, should be scheduled as soon as possible.
The FHCA is continuing to be involved in this project, communicating with the City, Councillor Gill and Rob Felder.