I agree with much of Cameron Bailey's letter to the editor regarding the proposed location of the Townsite wastewater treatment plant [“Letters: New system necessary,” March 14].
No matter where it is located, there will always be a vocal “not in my back/front yard” component in the community. I have a real concern with the aesthetics, and I believe others do as well.
What will it look like? Will it smell with off-gases? Is it state-of-the-art or will it fail in 10 years and have to be done again?
If you look around the world you will find plants that have addressed these questions and sought solutions. Would Townsite residents object to having a park-like area on top of the plant with benches? I don't think so.
I have heard a concern that the future of the Willingdon Beach Trail will be affected (paved with lights after the pipes are buried). I can't see a need for that and keeping it as natural as possible would also be a way to appease dissenters.
Let's all agree that it needs to be built and then urge city council to keep the whole area looking natural and inviting. We should be known as the little city that could and then did.
Liane Arnstein
6896 Klahanie Drive
