This is in follow-up regarding the proposal to build a five storey condominium building in Cap-Bimet within 30 metres of the shoreline:
Erosion experts caution N.B. against continued coastal development
Professor emeritus who helped to write Ontario's rules says N.B. coastal policy 'not very strong'
Vanessa Blanch · CBC News · Posted: Jun 17, 2021 7:00 AM AT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-b...oast-1.6056270
As you all know, I am strongly pro-development, however we need to be sensitive to environmental concerns (at least to a reasonable degree, without being unduly obstructive). I have reservations about this project, particularly concerning shoreline erosion and flooding. I agree with the expert in this case that building an underground parking garage in this close a proximity to a vulnerable coastline prone to flooding is fraught with peril. This project is also on a point of land, making it particularly prone to erosion, which will occur in any event, but will accelerate as sea levels rise. This building might be built safely now, but what will the coastline look like in 30-40 years? I personally would think twice, or even three times before purchasing a condo here.
Again, the residents of Cap-Bimet are blatant NIMBYists, but if you ignore this, they do have a point.
If this project gets approved, it should be without underground parking, and there should be a comprehensive shoreline management plan to try and reduce the risk of erosion as much as possible.