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Strathcona County proposes closing historic Sherwood Drive water site, upgrading Ardrossan at $10.5M cost, sparking debate over historic preservation and rate hikes.
Strathcona County proposes closing the historic Sherwood Drive water truck fill site and upgrading the Ardrossan facility at a $10.5 million cost, including a $0.45/m³ bulk water rate increase and a 19.1% rise for other users.
Officials say this option avoids higher long-term costs compared to rebuilding Sherwood Drive.
Critics, including former councillor Linton Delainey, urge using a $10 million reserve to maintain the current system and preserve the historic site.
A separate letter criticizes Alberta’s proposed dual practice surgery model, warning it could worsen healthcare inequities by favoring wealthier patients.
The public can comment at the Dec. 1 budget hearing.
El condado de Strathcona propone cerrar el histórico sitio de agua de Sherwood Drive, mejorando Ardrossan a un costo de $ 10.5 millones, lo que provocó un debate sobre la preservación histórica y los aumentos de tarifas.