A public meeting is set for Wednesday, June 26 at Goff Hall (community complex) that Woodstock area people should plan on attending.
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) and City of Woodstock want to write a thorough game plan for the areas knows as Burgess Park and Standard Tube Park at the west end of the City. Keep in mind, the Thames River meanders through this property -- waters leaving the Pittock reservoir as the river continues westward to London.
Much of this area was devastated by the emerald ash borer beetle and must be re-forested. Reports says as much as 98% of the trees were killed by the bug and therefore had to be removed as they became a hazard to fall, especially in a high wind storm or ice storm.
However, it is important to note that now is the time to determine the complete future of this area. For example, this acreage does require a connecting road (not currently in existence) to join the Sally Creek subdivision (and therefore Hwy 59; VanSittart Ave) to future residential growth along the 11th Line. One smallish subdivision is already taking shape off the 11th.
Should a playground area be built in a visible clearing?
Should the Sally Creek golf course be allotted some land to expand some day to 18 holes? Some feathers will certainly fly if this birdie issue is pondered again.
It's important to go on fact-finding missions such as public meetings.
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