Questions about impact of boundary change

Last week, the Regional Optimistcarried the Public Notice of Intention to Alter the Boundaries of the Resort Village of Cochin.

The council of the Resort Village of Cochin intends to apply to the Minister of Government Relations to alter its boundary.

If this happens, what will be the future of the bridge on the Moosomin Road? Will everyone have to use the Iffnay road and go around?

What are the economic costs to Cochin involved if the bridge is gone?

Will the RCMP be able to quickly respond to critical incidents if the bridge is gone? What about the ambulance service?

What happens to the small businesses in Cochin that depend on this road and bridge?

If this alteration happens, what will be the future of the docks on Lehman Creek?

If this happens, whose property will be negatively affected?

If anyone objects to this proposed boundary alteration, they can file a written reason for their objection by June 5. The public is invited to a hearing at the Cochin Community Hall on May 16 at 11 a.m. to speak to this matter.

Edouard Trippe De Roche

Cochin