Morrish Road closure at Highway 2A to serve Highland Creek Village development
Transportation Services requested council approval to close the south end of Morrish Road and the Highway 2A/Kingston off-ramp as part of the Highland Creek Village Transportation Master Plan. The closure is fully funded through a Section 37 developer agreement and aims to improve pedestrian safety. Council debate centred on infrastructure concerns and the need for better community communication about technical impacts.
Who did what
- Councillor Michael Thompson (Ward 21) questioned staffPressed staff on communication gaps with community regarding engineering studies, pipes, and connections; emphasized need for staff to better communicate technical details to residents
From the floor
“The infrastructure concerns that have been raised and I understand Mr. Francesca your explanation regarding engineering studies and flows and how pipes are connected from east to west, but the general public may not understand because it is very technical in nature. Those concerns are valid though in terms of appreciating the need to understand for the community.”Councillor Michael Thompson (Ward 21)
“There's a real need for the community to appreciate and our staff to communicate with the community so that they would have a better sense of understand.”Councillor Michael Thompson (Ward 21)
“Through the chair that's correct. And we have been on a number of these applications actually sharing our staff comments with the residents association.”City staff
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• Section 37 funding covers entire project cost, with no municipal subsidy required
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