Local citizens now have a little more time to submit comments concerning the Ministry of Transportation’s latest design proposals for Highway 7/8.
Brenda Jamieson, project manager from AECOM (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations and Management) announced the submission date for comments will be extended until Oct. 31.
“I’m pleased that our communities will have more time to study the ministry’s proposals and submit their feedback,” said Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece. “Fall is a busy time of year for our farmers, and we need to make sure their views are heard.”
He continued: “I want to congratulate the leadership and membership of ABC for speaking up; they’ve been very effective advocates for the people in our area who this project could affect.”
ABC had submitted an Aug. 13 letter to Jamieson and Charles Organ from the Ministry of Transportation to request the extension to allow more time to conduct research and consult its membership.
Information on the Highway 7/8 corridor study, including how to submit feedback, can be found online at www.7and8corridorstudy.ca. Pettapiece encourages anyone providing feedback to send him a copy of the comments at randy.pettapiececo@pc.ola.org.
