Hashtag: #MillsCreekBizFlood
Government Agrees To Clean Up Canal Area
Mill Creek Road businesses today [Jan 14] announced that they “received a letter from Government on Friday which has indicated that it will clear the canal, floodbox and sluice gate of debris as well as make necessary repairs in the infrastructure that joins the canal and Mill Creek Road by March 31, 2016.” The group said, “Government... Read more of this article
Disappointed No Provisions For Canal Upgrades
The Mill Creek Road businesses and residents who have expressed concern about the flooding in the area said they were “disappointed that provisions were not made in the Throne Speech for the canal infrastructure upgrades,” however added that they were “pleased that Government has agreed to present us with a plan by November 30.” Earlier... Read more of this article
Mills Creek Businesses To Meet With Engineer
The 20 businesses and one residence located on Mill Creek Road who have expressed concern about the impact of flooding in the area, said they received an email from Government and will be arranging a meeting with their engineer next week. Ed Faries, speaking on behalf of Mill Creek Road businesses and residents, said: “It is very clear that the canal... Read more of this article
Mill Creek Businesses Respond To Government
“The Government owns the canal and it is the Minister’s responsibility to upkeep it,” said Ed Faries, on behalf of Mill Creek Road businesses and residents. Yesterday [Nov 4] a group consisting of the 20 businesses and one residence located on Mill Creek Road released a statement about the “blatant lack of action on the Pembroke Canal... Read more of this article
Ministry: “A Collective Effort Should Be Made”
“An engineer will be in touch with the local businesses about the flooding but the private sector must take ownership of this issue as Mills Creek Road is a private road,” a Public Works Ministry spokesperson said in response to complaints over the Pembroke Canal infrastructure which sometimes results in flooding. Earlier today a group consisting... Read more of this article
Group Demand Action On Infrastructure/Flooding
The 20 businesses and one residence located on Mill Creek Road have formed a group and are hitting out at Government over what they said was the “blatant lack of action on the Pembroke Canal infrastructure, which continues to go into disrepair and cause serious, sometimes life threatening, flooding on Mill Creek Road.” The group said, “Over... Read more of this article
