CAMBRIDGE LOOKING FOR MONEY TO BUY RIVERSIDE PARK

Today's K-W Record carries the above headline in regards to expanding parkland in downtown Hespeler. I personally have always found the lines murky when it comes to public money being used not just for public benefit but as a sales tool for private developers. That may be but one issue in regards to the proposed Riverbank Lofts condominium project. The other issue has been discussed here in the Elmira Advocate on a number of occasions, the most recent being only three days ago (Kanmet Foundry). This issue to my surprise has been raised by Councillor Frank Monteiro who wants assurances the land being sold to the city is "completely clear of industrial contamination." While I agree with him I must add that firstly there will be no lack of assurances, whether honest or not, and secondly how about concerns regarding the proposed residential development being "completely clear of industrial contamination."