SETTING POLITICS ASIDE
My humble opinion about: Changing our mailing address from Armstrong to Spallumcheen, and increasing Spallumcheen's population from 5200 to 15,000+? I am just wondering if Mayor Christine Fraser and the Spallumcheen Council understand the full impact on Spallumcheen, by triple the population = 200 %)
I love and care about Spallumcheen, which I have chosen as my home since 1982.Spallumcheen is a great place to live and raise a family, and is known as one of the most scenic and largest municipality in southeast British Columbia with over 54,000 acres of farmland and rolling hills. Spallumcheen and Armstrong residents are wonderful people, and you get the feeling it is one big happy community. The city of Armstrong is located in the center of Spallumcheen and is a social hub for both independent communities, each with its own Mayor and Council and administration. (duplication of government?) I share the same concerns raised by residents asking the following question: Do we need such massive development in Spallumcheen? Increase of population from 5200 to almost 15,000+.Did the taxpayers of Spallumcheen ask for such a population increase? During the last municipal election, none of our elected officials mentioned anything about such anticipated growth of population from 5200 to 15,000+.
"Statements made by Mayor Christine Fraser and Council: "The Government of the Province of British Columbia, has forced Spallumcheen to undertake a massive development" This is misleading and untrue. The province of British Columbia can speed up a possible development, but can't dictate density. However, that law has not been contested as of today in court and is just a piece of paper, like any other law not contested in court. According to constitutional lawyers; "This law is constitutional and contrary to the Community Charter of British Columbia." "BC municipalities have voiced significant opposition to Bill 15, arguing it grants the provincial government excessive power to expedite infrastructure projects, potentially bypassing local and provincial regulations and approval processes, and infringing on municipal authority. They also raise concerns about potential impacts on environmental assessments and Indigenous rights. The Union of BC Municipalities criticized the lack of meaningful consultation with local governments before the legislation was introduced." Key Concerns:Bypassing Local and Provincial Regulations: Bill 15 allows the provincial government to override standard regulations and approval processes for designated projects, potentially reducing the role of local governments in planning and decision-making. Environmental Considerations:Opponents worry that the bill could lead to projects being approved without thorough cumulative impact assessments, public consultation, and Indigenous consensus seeking. Indigenous Rights:First Nations have raised concerns about the bill potentially disregarding Indigenous rights and consultation processes. Centralized Power:Critics argue that the legislation grants the provincial government broad powers, centralizing authority and potentially limiting the ability of local governments to address local needs and priorities.
"Rapid population growth can lead to increased strain on resources like land, water, and energy, potentially causing deforestation, habitat loss, and biodiversity decline. "
Just wondering where drinking water and fire protection will come from to meet the needs of 12,000 more people? Is Interior Health building a new hospital to accommodate the need? Is the Province of BC building new schools, or do we have to live with more portables? More and more unanswered questions arise? The City of Vernon is also looking for an expansion to build 4000 new homes. Thousands of people don't have a family physician. Emergency rooms are closed, and the list goes on and on.
In short: A bunch of incompetent people running locally and provincially, the show.
Spallumcheen Council requested the Mailing address change, and not as stated by Spallumcheen Council, Canada Post changed from Armstrong to Spallumcheen. ( see copy of letter Canada Post)
Please, don't get me wrong. I support growth, which is needed for a sustainable community, while maintaining and preserving the rural character of the Spallumcheen Valley.
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During the last 132 years, Spallumcheen has had a growth rate of 1% to 2% in population. Increasing the population from 5200 to 15,000+ in 10 to 20 years represents a growth rate of 200 %+. A 200 % increase means the population will triple. Spallumcheen's present infrastructure is falling apart, and infrastructure for such a massive development is not in place. Which developer is willing to provide water and sewer for the proposed massive development? Those expenses and maintenance costs should never be borne by existing Spallumcheen taxpayers. The development area in question is owned by Platinum Enterprises and proposes to develop its property in Spallumcheen as a residential development with up to 1200 single-family lots, which is Phase 1 of the South East Sector of Spallumcheen. Could Spallumcheen become a second Surrey, BC?
"Surrey's population is experiencing significant growth, with projections estimating it will surpass one million residents by 2044. The city's population has grown considerably, reaching 682,235 as of July 1, 2024. Surrey is currently the second-largest city in British Columbia, but is projected to become the largest by 2041. Surrey is projected to have a population of 989.607 by 2043, a 45% increase from the current estimated population."
The new proposed massive development in Spallumcheen represents a growth of 200 %+ during the next 20 years, or Triple the Population from 5200 to 15,000 +.
The entire area for this massive development should be taken out of Spallumcheen's boundaries, and a new "Smart City" can be built. Therefore, the stand-alone Smart City could be represented by the existing Mayor and Council. development, Mayor Christine Fraser could continue as the new mayor. Her property is included in the new massive developement, which could also be a financial windfall for her. Investment properties in her neighborhood are on the market for $3,995,000... 7955 McLennan RoadSpallumcheen, British Columbia V1B3S7
I am still wondering if it's just an investment scam? However, there are many people from abroad who don't know how much it takes to develop this mountain site.
How much voting power do those new residents have?In short, existing residents, farmers, and the business community will be outvoted.
Soil structure according to Environment Canada. New data shows that radon levels in the Interior of BC are rising fast Interior radon levels risingRob Gibson - Nov 29, 2024 In the Kelowna area, a significant percentage of homes and buildings have been found to have elevated radon levels. Specifically, reports indicate that 23% of buildings tested in downtown Kelowna had radon levels above the WHO safety standard of 100 Bq/m3, and 4% exceeded the Health Canada guideline of 200 Bq/m3. In other areas of the Central Okanagan, these percentages were even higher. Radon gas levels in the ground are naturally high because radon is a decay product of uranium, a naturally occurring element found in rocks and soils. When uranium breaks down, it releases radon, which then diffuses out of the ground into the atmosphere. More about Radon and Radon Gas and safety.... Radon exposure is a significant risk factor for lung cancer, particularly in non-smokers, and can increase the risk of lung cancer in smokers as well. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into homes and buildings. It's estimated that radon exposure is responsible for a substantial portion of lung cancer deaths, making it the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.
It is very sad to watch and see how Mayor Christine Fraser and the Council of Spallumcheen are misusing the trust received at the Municipal Election in 2022.
MORE INFO BELOW Development in the S.E. Sector of Spallumcheen
Development in the S.E. Sector of Spallumcheen could have some surprises too. Will Mayor Fraser or council members benefit from that development? Time will tell.
I was reading about 1,000 or up to 2,500 new houses could be built, if a developer is willing to blast rocks to put services, like water and sewer into the ground. As of today, no service like a community water system or sewer disposal facility is available. Who will pau for that? My question: "How many houses can be built in the S.E. Sector of Spallumcheen.?" The number of houses is inflated to justify costs to supply all needed services to the proposed S.E. sector development and be recovered from inflated numbers of houses.Former Mayor Brown made the following statement“I hope the financial cost recovery is not going to come back and show millions and millions of dollars in cost and take a long time for us to recover those costs,” said Brown
Reprint from the Morning Star.“This is an enormous piece of property, a gigantic opportunity for Spallumcheen but also a giant challenge for a new developer,” said Funk. “We’ve come forward with a scheme that takes forward another generation of development planning for Spallumcheen into a more sustainable-style community.”
Skobalski told Spallumcheen Council (though Coun. Christine Fraser excused herself from the meeting as her family has property in the southeast sector) that the north sub-area is about 508 hectares and comprises 20 parcels including two gravel pits, a few rural residential homes on large properties and three manufactured home parks that, combined, have 74 pads.
“The purely conceptual plan,” said Skobalski, would see approximately 2,500 dwelling units built over time and, at an estimated 2.5 people per household, would house 6,000 people.
Spallumcheen`s population today is 5,050 The proposed new development in the S.E. Sector could have 2,500 dwellings, which would house 6,000 new people.
Will those new residents outvote the farming community?
I was just wondering if all Spallumcheen residents know about that proposed gigantic population increase. This is why Canada Post has to redesign new Postal Codes for Spallumcheen.
The S.E. Sector in Spallumcheen is not a Strata Development. Spallumcheen property owners are responsible for future maintenance costs for roads, water, sewer, and other improvements for that new Development. How many houses will be built on that rocky hillside to recover all costs for servicing that new community.?
Friendly Proposal to the Mayor and Council of Spallumcheen.Spallumcheen should allow property owners of the S.E. Sector to be excluded from Spallumcheen`s boundaries and be able to build their independent community. Madam Mayor could have her own "Fraser City"
Will the proposed Development enrich Spallumcheen, or only a few individuals.
High levels of Radon Gas and possible uranium deposits on that entire mountain site??? Check it out with the Ministry of Mining and Ministry of Environment,
It will be interesting to see if any member of Spallumcheen's Council has a financial interest or owns property in the Southeast Sector of Spallumcheen.
A property owner of 160 acres located in the Southeast Sector could win the jackpot of up to $4.0 million or more.. Investment properties in her neighborhood are on the market for $3,995,000...7955 McLennan RoadSpallumcheen, British Columbia V1B3S7
SETTING POLITICS ASIDE
Here is my humble opinion about: Changing our mailing address from Armstrong to Spallumcheen? Does Spallumcheen need a massive development by increasing Spallumcheen's population from 5200 to 15,000+? I am just wondering if Mayor Christine Fraser and the Spallumcheen Council understand the full impact on Spallumcheen, by triple the population = 200 %)
"Rapid population growth can lead to increased strain on resources like land, water, and energy, potentially causing deforestation, habitat loss, and biodiversity decline. "
Just wondering where drinking water and fire protection will come from to meet the needs of 12,000 more people? Interior Health is building a new hospital, the Province of BC is building new schools, and more questions arise? The City of Vernon is also looking for an expansion to build 4000 new homes, and the Province of British Columbia is pushing more and more with new legislation to make this happen. How many 1000 people or more don't have a family physician? And the list goes on and on.
In short, what a bunch of idiots are running locally and provincially, the show.
Spallumcheen Council requested the Mailing address change, and not as stated by Spallumcheen Council, Canada Post changed from Armstrong to Spallumcheen. ( see copy of letter Canada Post)
Please, don't get me wrong. I support growth, which is needed for a sustainable community, while maintaining and preserving the rural character of the Spallumcheen Valley.
During the last 132 years, Spallumcheen has had a growth rate of 1% to 2% in population. Increasing the population from 5200 to 15,000+ in 10 to 20 years represents a growth rate of 200 %+. A 200 % increase means the population will triple. Spallumcheen's present infrastructure is falling apart, and infrastructure for such a massive development is not in place. Which developer is willing to provide water and sewer for the proposed massive development? Those expenses and maintenance costs should never be borne by existing Spallumcheen taxpayers. The development area in question is owned by Platinum Enterprises and proposes to develop its property in Spallumcheen as a residential development with up to 1200 single-family lots, which is Phase 1 of the South East Sector of Spallumcheen. Could Spallumcheen become a second Surrey, BC?
"Surrey's population is experiencing significant growth, with projections estimating it will surpass one million residents by 2044. The city's population has grown considerably, reaching 682,235 as of July 1, 2024. Surrey is currently the second-largest city in British Columbia, but is projected to become the largest by 2041. Surrey is projected to have a population of 989.607 by 2043, a 45% increase from the current estimated population."
The new proposed massive development in Spallumcheen represents a growth of 200 %+ during the next 20 years, or Triple the Population from 5200 to 15,000 +.
The entire area for this massive development should be taken out of Spallumcheen's boundaries, and a new "Smart City" can be built. Therefore, the stand-alone Smart City could be represented by the existing Mayor and Council. development, Mayor Christine Fraser could continue as the new mayor. Her property is included in the new massive developement, which could also be a financial windfall for her. Investment properties in her neighborhood are on the market for $3,995,000... 7955 McLennan RoadSpallumcheen, British Columbia V1B3S7
I am still wondering if it's just an investment scam? However, there are many people from abroad who don't know how much it takes to develop this mountain site.
How much voting power do those new residents have?In short, existing residents, farmers, and the business community will be outvoted.
Soil structure according to Environment Canada. New data shows that radon levels in the Interior of BC are rising fast Interior radon levels risingRob Gibson - Nov 29, 2024 In the Kelowna area, a significant percentage of homes and buildings have been found to have elevated radon levels. Specifically, reports indicate that 23% of buildings tested in downtown Kelowna had radon levels above the WHO safety standard of 100 Bq/m3, and 4% exceeded the Health Canada guideline of 200 Bq/m3. In other areas of the Central Okanagan, these percentages were even higher. Radon gas levels in the ground are naturally high because radon is a decay product of uranium, a naturally occurring element found in rocks and soils. When uranium breaks down, it releases radon, which then diffuses out of the ground into the atmosphere. More about Radon and Radon Gas and safety.... Radon exposure is a significant risk factor for lung cancer, particularly in non-smokers, and can increase the risk of lung cancer in smokers as well. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into homes and buildings. It's estimated that radon exposure is responsible for a substantial portion of lung cancer deaths, making it the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.
Why do I post this message?
I love and care about Spallumcheen, which I have chosen as my home since 1982. Spallumcheen is a great place to live and raise a family. Spallumcheen and Armstrong residents are wonderful people, and you get the feeling it is one big happy community. I share concerns raised by residents asking the same question: Why do we need such massive development in Spallumcheen? The general public did not ask for such a population increase. During the last election, none of our elected officials mentioned anything about such anticipated growth of population from 5200 to 15,000+.
It is very sad to watch and see how Mayor Christine Fraser and the Council of Spallumcheen are misusing the trust received at the Municipal Election in 2022.
MORE INFO BELOW Development in the S.E. Sector of Spallumcheen
Development in the S.E. Sector of Spallumcheen could have some surprises too. Will Mayor Fraser or council members benefit from that development? Time will tell.
I was reading about 1,000 or up to 2,500 new houses could be built, if a developer is willing to blast rocks to put services, like water and sewer into the ground. As of today, no service like a community water system or sewer disposal facility is available. Who will pau for that? My question: "How many houses can be built in the S.E. Sector of Spallumcheen.?" The number of houses is inflated to justify costs to supply all needed services to the proposed S.E. sector development and be recovered from inflated numbers of houses.Former Mayor Brown made the following statement“I hope the financial cost recovery is not going to come back and show millions and millions of dollars in cost and take a long time for us to recover those costs,” said Brown
Reprint from the Morning Star.“This is an enormous piece of property, a gigantic opportunity for Spallumcheen but also a giant challenge for a new developer,” said Funk. “We’ve come forward with a scheme that takes forward another generation of development planning for Spallumcheen into a more sustainable-style community.”
Skobalski told Spallumcheen Council (though Coun. Christine Fraser excused herself from the meeting as her family has property in the southeast sector) that the north sub-area is about 508 hectares and comprises 20 parcels including two gravel pits, a few rural residential homes on large properties and three manufactured home parks that, combined, have 74 pads.
“The purely conceptual plan,” said Skobalski, would see approximately 2,500 dwelling units built over time and, at an estimated 2.5 people per household, would house 6,000 people.
Spallumcheen`s population today is 5,050 The proposed new development in the S.E. Sector could have 2,500 dwellings, which would house 6,000 new people.
Will those new residents outvote the farming community?
I was just wondering if all Spallumcheen residents know about that proposed gigantic population increase. This is why Canada Post has to redesign new Postal Codes for Spallumcheen.
The S.E. Sector in Spallumcheen is not a Strata Development. Spallumcheen property owners are responsible for future maintenance costs for roads, water, sewer, and other improvements for that new Development. How many houses will be built on that rocky hillside to recover all costs for servicing that new community.?
Friendly Proposal to the Mayor and Council of Spallumcheen.Spallumcheen should allow property owners of the S.E. Sector to be excluded from Spallumcheen`s boundaries and be able to build their independent community. Madam Mayor could have her own "Fraser City"
Will the proposed Development enrich Spallumcheen, or only a few individuals.
High levels of Radon Gas and possible uranium deposits on that entire mountain site??? Check it out with the Ministry of Mining and Ministry of Environment,
It will be interesting to see if any member of Spallumcheen's Council has a financial interest or owns property in the Southeast Sector of Spallumcheen.
A property owner of 160 acres located in the Southeast Sector could win the jackpot of up to $4.0 million or more.. Investment properties in her neighborhood are on the market for $3,995,000...7955 McLennan RoadSpallumcheen, British Columbia V1B3S7