Highway Planning

ARDA Focusing on Highway Planning

September 12, 2009

Contracts are being awarded, construction phase has begun, the new highway is coming and the Antigonish Regional Development Authority (ARDA) is focusing on the community planning process and the steps that need to be taken to move forward. ARDA is having discussions with members of the Highway 104 Community Liaison Committee and other members of the community to identify opportunities and concerns regarding the highway.

“We know the community, especially the business community, has concerns over the new highway. In order to move forward in such a way that would be best for Antigonish we need to speak to members of the community,” says Alisha Grant, development officer at ARDA.

Over the remainder of the month of September, individual meetings and discussions will be facilitated by ARDA with members of the Community Liaison Committee and the Antigonish community. During those sessions, areas of concerns that may need attention and opportunities will be identified. Once those sessions are complete, a prioritization process will occur and from there a timeline and action plan will be developed. “By speaking to the community, we hope to gain insight on what is important to our business owners and residents,” says Ms. Grant.

“The idea behind this process is to ensure we plan for the new developments, maximize the benefits and minimize the impacts on our community,” says Gerry Grant, executive director at ARDA. “This project will change the face of our community and will have long lasting impressions.”

Anyone interested in being involved with this process that has ideas concerning the new highway can contact Alisha Grant at 902-863-3330.