Quispamsis Council Debates Sandbags Again
Should Quispamsis be providing sandbags to residents when the spring freshet is forecast to reach emergency levels? That question was debated last week as town council approved the purchase of around 12,000 pre-filled sandbags for $52,000 plus HST. Council had a similar debate Coun. Sean Luck, who voted against the motion, said a letter they received from the province in 2020 indicated there is no provincial policy saying they have to provide sandbags. But the same letter, according to Luck, flood-prone communities should invest in resources as is deemed “necessary and appropriate.” “I...
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