I am writing in support of…

I am writing in support of changing the land use around the Lake Erie Industrial Park. It is time for our current heavy industry to be held accountable to the community in terms of their environmental impacts. New technologies exist for both the oil refinery and Stelco. If those are used then the area surrounding the plants should be developed for housing and tertiary industry. I have been a resident for over 45 plus years and this land has sat idle rented to some farmers and previous cottages. It is time to make this land contribute to the tax base of Haldimand. The area has attempted for years to attract business but we are off the major highways and the road infrastructure is difficult. The fact that some tertiary industries will continue to create jobs without the environmental impact would be welcome. Homes would create a need for schools, doctors, shopping stores, etc. we need homes for people and I look forward a mixed community where all are welcome