Packed Legion in Perth hears concerns about major development

File Photo - This December 2023 meeting about the proposed development was well attended.

The group Perth Citizens for Sensible Community Development hosted a panel discussion on the proposed subdivision on the Perth Golf Course Lands last Thursday.

It was packed with people looking for information on the 900+ home development.

Five panelists provided information on the application’s environmental impact, its lack of affordable housing, traffic inaccessibility, effects on hospital and infrastructure resources, and how the Ontario Land Tribunal works as Caivan has appealed the town’s refusal to grant approval to that provincial body.

Local Lawyer Greg Anderson had a piece of advice for anyone wanting to register as a participant of that tribunal.

One of the speakers, Jack Tannett, a retired project manager, spoke to traffic and accessibility concerns. Mr. Tannett outlined the problems with Caivan’s position that road access from the subdivision to Sunset Blvd. wasn’t needed. “The matter of access is the key driver. If these serious access problems can’t be resolved soon, there should be no development at all; end of story,” said Tannett.

If built as proposed, over 2,500 residents could live in the new neighbourhood.

You can learn more about the group on their Facebook Page here. 

A copy of the form to request participant status at the tribunal can be found by tapping or clicking here.

(Story by Brian Turner)