Monday, December 8, 2008

North Bay's Sweetman Urban Garden Wins Victory

The Friends of Sweetmans Garden in North Bay welcome the city's announcement that a proposed hydro sub-station will not be placed at the site of this historic and unique enighbourhood garden, immediately adjacent to a number of homes.

This outcome is a reminder of the value of different parties working collaboratively to achieve a healthy outcome. There were many facets to this challenging matter.

Technical questions had to be taken into account. Concerns about the serious risk of an exposed sub-station in a residential area were expressed. Threats to neighbourhood values such as those stated in the City’s UPlan were described. Fears of compromising an historic civic treasure were stated.

We wish to offer our thanks to North Bay Hydro, City Council, City Staff and countless others who have engaged in this community act of shared problem-solving. Our group looks forward to assisting in the continuing effort to resolve the still outstanding issues regarding this beautiful garden’s future.

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