Dear Editor:
RE: Proposal for trucking hub in Puslinch meets opposition, March 30.
As residents of Aberfoyle we are deeply concerned with the application submitted by Wellington Motor Freight to rezone the property located at 128 Brock Road.
Although the article is titled “hub in Puslinch” a more accurate description would be “hub in Aberfoyle,” a small hamlet with community amenities such as our library, ice rink, sports fields, hiking trails, community hall, Aberfoyle Mill restaurant, antique market, farmers market, small elementary school and more.
Turning Aberfoyle into a trucking hub is not in keeping with the values of this community, nor the Provincial Policy Statement and Wellington County Official Plan. Rather it serves only to provide easy access to the 401 for Wellington Motor Freight while causing traffic congestion, poor air quality, potential hazards to our water supply, noise and light pollution.
After attending the information meeting on March 22, we were astonished to hear Wellington Motor Freight state that their study on the impact of traffic on Gilmour Road resulted in zero impact, in spite of parking for 170 employees and 123 tractor trailers. Frankly this brings into question any and all studies provided by the applicant.
We trust that the mayor and our council will recognize the negative impact rezoning this property will have and act in the best interests of the community they are responsible to represent.
Sue and Jim Stone,
Aberfoyle