Fraserville Project – So Many Questions and Concerns

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There has been much controversy regarding the Fraserville project. Some people in our Township may think that because they don’t live in Millbrook that it isn’t “their problem.” Please get the facts; learn more. IF YOU LIVE IN OUR TOWNSHIP, YOU COULD BE AFFECTED. There is no guarantee that the water tables, both in Millbrook and the surrounding areas will not be affected by diverting water from the Millbrook Wells. This may not happen for 5, 10 or 20 years, but if it does happen down the road to our well and possibly many other wells, who is going to pay to fix the problems?

In addition, from what we understand, a $20 million grant from the Federal and Provincial Governments, plus $10 million from Cavan-Monaghan Township is to be used to finance this project. Is this project being “fast tracked” because of the Federal and Provincial Grants and what about cost overruns? Due to the magnitude of this project, costs could very well be in excess of $30 million. Why is Cavan-Monaghan Council, and our Federal and Provincial Representatives, Mr. Devolin, MP and Mr. Johnson, MPP, not concerned regarding the potential high costs of overruns?

With so many of the residents objecting to this project, why is a referendum not being considered?

Do we really need a large development in Fraserville, when Peterborough is so close and what will happen to Millbrook - will it become a ghost town?

Our council says that Fraserville development costs can be “recouped”? Does council have a crystal ball that says that manufacturing plants, hotels and approximately 600 homes will be built? Why on earth would a family want to relocate to Fraserville and face traffic and bright lights from the Slots; plus noise from the race track and a soon to be expanded Peterborough airport. I know Fraserville wouldn’t our first choice, nor would we recommend the area to our family or friends that might be looking to relocate.

If this project goes through, we the taxpayers of Cavan-Monaghan are going to be left to foot the bill - for generations to come!!

One final point, is Cavan-Monaghan Council, because they are so focused on Fraserville, ignoring projects that would benefit the whole of the township? Are they ignoring other federal and provincial grant applications to focus only on the Fraserville development?

Where is Democracy in action? Where is our voice - the people of Cavan-Monaghan Township? It is going to be municipal election time in the fall – get out and vote; ask the candidates some hard questions; find out if they support the Fraserville Project. We need a council that doesn’t have “tunnel vision”. We need a council that supports and listens to us, the people of Cavan-Monaghan!

If you are concerned, write, call or email your local representative, plus your provincial and federal representative. If you want more information, check out the website: www.socm.ca

Pat and Bryan McBain

Cavan