2362 Whyte Avenns,
Port Coguitlem, B.C.
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October 19th, 1978

cum  GOUNC

City Cierk
City. of Port Coquitlam, | OCT 23 1978 .

2272 MeAllister Avenue;
Port Coquitian, B.C.

Dear Mr. Freeman:

This letter is to officially register our opposition te City
Council's approva} in principal to construct a 'ring rosd' along the cast
bank of the Coquitlam River from Marpole Avenue to McAllister.

-Surely members of council are not unaware of the green belt
treasure that lies on their doorstep that would be lost by turning a
potential recreation and leisure area into a blacktop jungle. We can
well recall the policy of previous councils to preserve both the Coquitlam
River and adjacent land for recreation and leisure purposes.

A true example of recreation potential may be seen by visiting
the Idons Fark; well planned and maintained and enjoyed both by local
residents and visitors to our city. A gradual extension of this has been

an expectation of many.

. What has happened to, and what does the future hold for the
Poco Trail, a project well received and enjoyed by psople of all ages? Is
this to become a thing of the past?

A look et the dollars spent by the G.V.R.D. to acquire park
Jand makes one wonder how our Mayor, who is also Chairman of the Regional
District, would even consider the loss of any portion of the river and
adjacent areas that hold the key to future civic development of nature
trails, leisure and recreation facilitiss.

; It was noted on television that the proposed road waa initiated
by council, not by any person or group. Apparently the main purpose is
to take traffic off Shaughnessy Street, only to have it re-enter a few
blocks away. If there is a traffic problem now, no doubt it will became
a traffic problem hazard when one looks at the location of the fire hall.

Dees thia not warrant another long and serious look at the over=
all traffic planning before being labelled a top priority?