NEWS RELEASE
Randy Pettapiece, MPP
Perth-Wellington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2012
Province must listen to Highway 7/8 concerns, says Pettapiece
(Queen’s Park) – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece spoke again today in the Ontario legislature about the future of Highway 7/8.
Pettapiece made a statement to call the government’s attention to their project. He wanted to stress the need for the Minister of Transportation to show he’s listening to the wide-ranging concerns that his constituents have expressed. The following is the text of his statement:
“Many of my constituents have concerns about the government’s plans for Highway 7 and 8. It matters especially to those who live along the route between New Hamburg and Stratford.
“Here are just a few of the issues that matter to them: heritage preservation, safety considerations, the environment, regional traffic flow, movement of agricultural equipment, the impact on residents and businesses in Shakespeare, fair consideration of property values, among many more concerns.
“These issues matter to them, and they matter to me.
“In December, I requested a comprehensive briefing by Ministry of Transportation officials on the plan for Highway 7 and 8. In January, that briefing took place. I expressed many of the views and concerns I’ve heard from constituents. In February, I met with ABC – the Agriculture Business Communities Group.
“In March, I attended Perth County Council’s joint meeting with the councils of Perth East and Perth South. I listened as councillors spoke up with tough questions for ministry staff and AECOM staff.
“Here’s what I’m asking of the Minister of Transportation: He needs to listen carefully to my constituents’ views. The minister needs to do his homework. He needs to show he’s listening, and he needs to show us that our concerns are being addressed.
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker.”
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Randy Pettapiece, MPP
Phone 519-272-0660 / 1-800-461-9701
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