Those living in the District of Port Edward will have to put up with the sound of train whistles for a little bit longer, though there is some hope on the horizon that a much anticipated rail crossing program will be back on track soon.
Earlier this month District Mayor Knut Bjorndal advised residents that owing to delays in the supply of the materials to complete the work, the daily schedule of trains to and from the Port of Prince Rupert currently rolling through the community will continue to sound their whistles as a safety measure for at least one more month.
The District and CN have been looking to address the long standing complaint in the community, with a train crossing program planned at four locations in Port Edward.
Last year, the cost of the program for Port Edward was estimated to be in the range of 1.5 million dollars and it has been the subject of a number of discussions between CN and the District over the last number of years.
As part of the District's update for residents, Mayor Bjorndal noted that it is hoped that the supplies will be received shortly and that work will soon be underway to bring the era of the train whistle to an end in the community.
A few other notes from the District update outlined some of the other initiatives that Port Edward Council is looking to pursue in 2019; with the Mayor noting that along with Councillor Brown, a site has been identified for a Carving Shed for the community.
As well, the District Council will be reviewing the cost estimates related to fencing for a proposed dog park for Port Edward.
You can catch up on some of the notes from Port Edward here.
For more items of interest related to the District see our archive page here.
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