SETTING POLITICS ASIDE September 2024
NO Farmers - No FOOD.
My Humble Opinion About the Future of SpallumcheenI would like to share my humble opinion regarding the proposed increase in Spallumcheen’s population from approximately 5,200 people to 15,000 or more, as well as the proposed change to our mailing address from Armstrong to Spallumcheen.
Our Mailing Address:Spallumcheen does not have its own post office. For more than 132 years, residents and businesses in the area have successfully used Armstrong as their mailing address.
This system has worked very well for generations. Armstrong is a well-established and recognized community, not only locally but throughout Canada and beyond. It is particularly well known for the famous Armstrong cheese.
How many people or businesses from outside our immediate area, or from elsewhere in Canada, are familiar with Spallumcheen?
Changing a long-established mailing address should therefore be carefully considered. A mailing address is not simply a name on an envelope; it can also provide recognition and a connection to a community that people already know.
Future Development in SpallumcheenPlease don't get me wrong: I support orderly and responsible growth.
Every community needs some growth in order to remain sustainable and provide opportunities for future generations. However, I believe the scale and speed of the proposed growth deserve serious discussion.
Increasing Spallumcheen's population from approximately 5,200 to 15,000 or more would represent an increase of roughly 200%—nearly three times the current population—over the next 20 years.
That is a very significant change for a rural community.Growth is necessary—but responsible growth matters. .There is no question, that the farming community of Spallumcheen will be out-voted. Properties already on the market. Will Mayor Fraser's property including other properties in the South-East Sector increase in value. Was that major development ever presented to the North Okanagan Regional Growth Management department presented? NO 5) Are there any plans in place to upgrade our schools, Vernon Hospital, law enforcement, fire protection including others services to serve 10,000+ more people in Spallumcheen? NO Many more questions remains: Does Spallumcheen need a massive residential development? Who will benefit from this development? Spallumcheen, ..or individual Council members? A needed waste water treatment plant, projected at 36,9 million evolved to approximately $49,8 million. Did Spallumcheen council communicated with Armstrong Council about that project? Do we need the same surprise as Vancouver? What dollar amount has to be covered by Spallumcheen taxpayers, includung projected increase of $14 million of a total estimated cost of $50 million? Did Spallumcheen Council informed their taxpayers about such these expenditures? Does present Spallumcheen Council providing an honest and transparent government?More questions. YES
Our Mailing Address:Spallumcheen does not have its own post office. For more than 132 years, residents and businesses in the area have successfully used Armstrong as their mailing address.
This system has worked very well for generations. Armstrong is a well-established and recognized community, not only locally but throughout Canada and beyond. It is particularly well known for the famous Armstrong cheese.
How many people or businesses from outside our immediate area, or from elsewhere in Canada, are familiar with Spallumcheen?
Changing a long-established mailing address should therefore be carefully considered. A mailing address is not simply a name on an envelope; it can also provide recognition and a connection to a community that people already know.
Future Development in SpallumcheenPlease don't get me wrong: I support orderly and responsible growth.
Every community needs some growth in order to remain sustainable and provide opportunities for future generations. However, I believe the scale and speed of the proposed growth deserve serious discussion.
Increasing Spallumcheen's population from approximately 5,200 to 15,000 or more would represent an increase of roughly 200%—nearly three times the current population—over the next 20 years.
That is a very significant change for a rural community.Growth is necessary—but responsible growth matters. .There is no question, that the farming community of Spallumcheen will be out-voted. Properties already on the market. Will Mayor Fraser's property including other properties in the South-East Sector increase in value. Was that major development ever presented to the North Okanagan Regional Growth Management department presented? NO 5) Are there any plans in place to upgrade our schools, Vernon Hospital, law enforcement, fire protection including others services to serve 10,000+ more people in Spallumcheen? NO Many more questions remains: Does Spallumcheen need a massive residential development? Who will benefit from this development? Spallumcheen, ..or individual Council members? A needed waste water treatment plant, projected at 36,9 million evolved to approximately $49,8 million. Did Spallumcheen council communicated with Armstrong Council about that project? Do we need the same surprise as Vancouver? What dollar amount has to be covered by Spallumcheen taxpayers, includung projected increase of $14 million of a total estimated cost of $50 million? Did Spallumcheen Council informed their taxpayers about such these expenditures? Does present Spallumcheen Council providing an honest and transparent government?More questions. YES
In 2026 a Municipal Election is coming up.
Voters of Spallumcheen should inform and educate themself for who they voting for.
I love and care deeply about Spallumcheen. I have chosen Spallumcheen as my home and the home of my family since 1982.
Spallumcheen is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. It is known for its beautiful scenery, rolling hills, and extensive agricultural land. For generations, agriculture and rural living have been an important part of the community's identity.
The residents of Spallumcheen and Armstrong are also closely connected. Armstrong sits at the centre of Spallumcheen and serves as an important social and commercial hub for residents of both communities. Although they are separate municipalities, many people experience the two communities as one closely connected community.
This raises an important question about the future of Spallumcheen.
There appears to be significant residential development being contemplated in the southeast sector of the municipality. If the population were to increase from approximately 5,200 residents to 15,000 or more, that would represent a fundamental change in the scale and character of Spallumcheen.
Is this the kind of growth that residents of Spallumcheen want?
Did taxpayers ask for their municipality to pursue a population increase of this magnitude?
What would such growth mean for agricultural land, roads, water, sewage, schools, emergency services, taxation, traffic, and the rural character of our community?
And perhaps most importantly, were residents given a clear opportunity during the last municipal election to consider and express their views about this anticipated scale of population growth?
These are not questions about whether Spallumcheen should ever grow. Communities naturally change over time. The question is whether growth on this scale is appropriate for Spallumcheen, whether residents have been adequately informed, and whether the community has had a meaningful opportunity to participate in decisions that could shape its future for generations.
I believe residents deserve clear information about the proposed development, the anticipated population, the infrastructure requirements, the financial implications for taxpayers, and the long-term vision for Spallumcheen.
Most importantly, residents deserve to have their voices heard before decisions are made that could permanently change the character of the community we call home.
Spallumcheen is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. It is known for its beautiful scenery, rolling hills, and extensive agricultural land. For generations, agriculture and rural living have been an important part of the community's identity.
The residents of Spallumcheen and Armstrong are also closely connected. Armstrong sits at the centre of Spallumcheen and serves as an important social and commercial hub for residents of both communities. Although they are separate municipalities, many people experience the two communities as one closely connected community.
This raises an important question about the future of Spallumcheen.
There appears to be significant residential development being contemplated in the southeast sector of the municipality. If the population were to increase from approximately 5,200 residents to 15,000 or more, that would represent a fundamental change in the scale and character of Spallumcheen.
Is this the kind of growth that residents of Spallumcheen want?
Did taxpayers ask for their municipality to pursue a population increase of this magnitude?
What would such growth mean for agricultural land, roads, water, sewage, schools, emergency services, taxation, traffic, and the rural character of our community?
And perhaps most importantly, were residents given a clear opportunity during the last municipal election to consider and express their views about this anticipated scale of population growth?
These are not questions about whether Spallumcheen should ever grow. Communities naturally change over time. The question is whether growth on this scale is appropriate for Spallumcheen, whether residents have been adequately informed, and whether the community has had a meaningful opportunity to participate in decisions that could shape its future for generations.
I believe residents deserve clear information about the proposed development, the anticipated population, the infrastructure requirements, the financial implications for taxpayers, and the long-term vision for Spallumcheen.
Most importantly, residents deserve to have their voices heard before decisions are made that could permanently change the character of the community we call home.
"Rapid population growth can lead to increased strain on resources
like land,
water,
energy,
potentially causing deforestation,
habitat loss,
and biodiversity decline. "
Infrastructure:
For Vernon and the North Okanagan, there are some concrete pieces of information available:
Water: Greater Vernon Water currently serves about 57,000 people across Vernon, Coldstream and surrounding areas. In 2026, the Regional District of North Okanagan completed a water-capacity study specifically to determine how much future development the system can sustainably support and what infrastructure would be required.
Vernon's broader growth: The City's planning documents anticipate approximately 20,000 additional residents and more than 11,000 housing units over 20 years, so the infrastructure question extends well beyond a single 3,000-home proposal.
So the questions you are raising are quite specific and can be put to the responsible authorities:
If thousands of additional residents are contemplated, where is the documented capacity plan for:
Potable water supply and treatment?
Water storage and fire-flow capacity?
Sewer and wastewater treatment?
Roads and transportation?
Police, fire and ambulance services?
Vernon Jubilee Hospital and emergency-department capacity?
Family physicians, nurse practitioners and primary-care capacity?
Elementary and secondary school seats?
Parks, recreation and other municipal infrastructure?
Who pays for the required infrastructure—existing taxpayers, new development, the City, the RDNO, or the provincial/federal governments?
That last question is particularly important. A housing-growth projection is not itself an infrastructure plan. The public can reasonably ask to see the engineering studies, projected costs, funding sources and timelines before drawing conclusions about whether a particular development can be adequately serviced.
Water: Greater Vernon Water currently serves about 57,000 people across Vernon, Coldstream and surrounding areas. In 2026, the Regional District of North Okanagan completed a water-capacity study specifically to determine how much future development the system can sustainably support and what infrastructure would be required.
Vernon's broader growth: The City's planning documents anticipate approximately 20,000 additional residents and more than 11,000 housing units over 20 years, so the infrastructure question extends well beyond a single 3,000-home proposal.
So the questions you are raising are quite specific and can be put to the responsible authorities:
If thousands of additional residents are contemplated, where is the documented capacity plan for:
Potable water supply and treatment?
Water storage and fire-flow capacity?
Sewer and wastewater treatment?
Roads and transportation?
Police, fire and ambulance services?
Vernon Jubilee Hospital and emergency-department capacity?
Family physicians, nurse practitioners and primary-care capacity?
Elementary and secondary school seats?
Parks, recreation and other municipal infrastructure?
Who pays for the required infrastructure—existing taxpayers, new development, the City, the RDNO, or the provincial/federal governments?
That last question is particularly important. A housing-growth projection is not itself an infrastructure plan. The public can reasonably ask to see the engineering studies, projected costs, funding sources and timelines before drawing conclusions about whether a particular development can be adequately serviced.
In short:
A bunch of incompetent people
running locally and provincially, the show.
The big question still remains: Why did Mayor Christine Fraser and the Council of Spallumcheen requested Canada Post to change our mailing address from Armstrong to Spallumcheen?
To accommodate a major high-density development which will increase Spallumcheen's population from 5200 to 15,000+?
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Canada Post has not changed out of the blue our mailing address from Armstrong to Spallumcheen
Spallumcheen Council requested the Mailing address change.
Therefore Canada Post changed our mailing address from Armstrong to Spallumcheen. ( see copy of letter Canada Post)
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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 %+.
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 +.
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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.
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
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.
The big question still remains: Why did Mayor Christine Fraser and the Council of Spallumcheen requested Canada Post to change our mailing address from Armstrong to Spallumcheen?
To accommodate a major high-density development which will increase Spallumcheen's population from 5200 to 15,000+?
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.
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 Copyright ©, 1989-2026 Guenter A. Rieger
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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 Copyright ©, 1989-2026 Guenter A. Rieger
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