A new green space could be coming to Bonnyville after council gave first reading to a bylaw to close a portion of 47 Ave.
The Town of Bonnyville received a request to close a portion of the lane at the back of 4802 47 Ave. near the Bonnylodge.
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Residents of the lodge could use the closed section of the lane as green space along with the empty lot.
“I drove that back alley and it’s a back alley to nowhere. It would be better served letting the lodge use it,” said Coun. Byron Johnson.
The bylaw first came to council on Feb. 22, 2022, and was given first reading. Not all the information was given to Alberta Transportation for their approval, and it was delayed. The bylaw timed out after 24 months and could not be used.
“It’s just interesting considering, if we have policies and bylaws in place that fall in line with what a municipality can do, why do we always have to go to the province for these,” said Mayor Elisa Brosseau.
Administration confirmed necessary documents were sent to Alberta Transportation for approval.
Referral letters were sent to adjacent landowners and utility companies for the road closure request. No objections were received.
Council gave first reading to the bylaw with a public hearing scheduled for March 25. The bylaw, along with copies of the referral letters and feedback from the public hearing will be required to be approved by the minister of transportation and economic corridors.
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