Written by Glen Morrison 107.5 KISSFM Tuesday, 26 August 2014 13:10
The Lavington wood pellet plant has it's final approval from Coldstream council. Mayor Jim Garlick says they gave the rezoning final reading last night, in a 4-3 vote, but notes the Ministry of Environment has the final say. "Coldstream council and district staff, we don't have experts in air quality and meteorology, all the things that need to be done to give air assessment on the concerns," says Garlick. Garlick says if there's an environmental permit issued, then Tolko and Pinnacle will need development and building permits from the district for the 39 million dollar plant. The mayor says the environmental permit will make the process fair for residents and the plant. "If Pinnacle is allowed to move forward, there's also the potential with lowering those numbers, that you're going to have to involve the existing mill and improve fugitive pollutants from that mill," adds Garlick.
The facility is opposed by hundreds of residents due to health concerns from the emissions, although the companies in charge say the technology used will eliminate any health hazards. The Vernon School Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday night at their board office (6 pm) to talk with the proponents about the safety concerns for nearby Lavington Elementary. The special meeting will also discuss the teachers strike.
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