At least the Fernbank subdivision planning decision is going to be discussed!

It is pleasing to read that the OMB has agreed to hear the Friends of the Greenspace Alliance appeal of the Ottawa City Council approved Fernbank development plan (OMB approves appeal of Fernbank subdivision, Neco Cockburn, Ottawa Citizen, December 9, 2009). Hopefully the hearing will convince the OMB of the foolishness of proceeding with this development until existing Glen Cairn flooding problems are clearly understood and measures are put in place to eliminate any likelihood of future flooding events. Measures must include guidelines to prevent similar occurrences in any new developments.