MORE ON HAWK RIDGE HOMES O.M.B. HEARING

It is grossly disappointing. If the information I've received off the record is correct, and I have no information otherwise, then the fault lies with the province. This hearing seems to be no more than lawyers arguing about the height of the fence proposed to run parallel to Union St.. The idea is that this fence whether 3 or 4.5 metres high will insulate the new residents from the noise of trains shunting nearby. Apparently the health and safety issues arising from fires, explosions and chemical leaks are not encapsulated in any Provincial planning legislation. I am advised that individual citizens will be speaking to the Board, possibly on Thursday, on those matters. At the same time I'm advised that those issues are not legally significant. If indeed that is so then shame on the Province because putting more people in harms way is reprehensible. All the waivers and warning clauses in the world on these new homes do not and will not release those responsible down the road when tragedy strikes, most likely because of Chemtura .