I found the logic in Leslie Armstrong's viewpoint in the Peak [“Viewpoint: Treatment plant threatens habitat,” February 28] to be quite flawed and incomplete. It struck me as more “Not in my back yard” as opposed to true environmental concerns.
The letter indicates that all is pristine and will stay that way unless this terrible water treatment plant is built. Does a treatment system not exist at this time, and are these things Armstrong writes about not happening now? Where does she think a plant should go? Does she think there should not be one? Does she advocate that nobody uses the bathroom, shower or sink ever again in order to preserve this paradise they speak of?
From my reading and enquiries, the concerns are happening right now with the old system, and the new system will eliminate many of the shortcomings of the old system. From the location it is to be built, I cannot see it obstructing too much from up the hill at all.
As to the low turnout at the numerous meetings council and staff have had, this indicates a vast majority of people are satisfied with both the need and the plan, with just a few very vocal people using hysterics and falsehoods to try to get their own way. It is more a tantrum than a protest.
This needs to be built. After much study and consultation the best location has been decided upon. It is time to get on with the project, upgrade our treatment system and stop many pollutants now going into the ocean from going in after the project is finished.
Cameron Bailey
Huntingdon Street
