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I know that many residents adjacent to the Deerfoot & Anderson construction are frustrated with the noise, dust, and lack of information about the project. The Ward 11 office hears you and have been trying since the project was announced, to advocate on your behalf. In December of 2022 I requested a meeting with Transportation Minister Dreeshen to discuss project expectations including public drawings, detour planning, and accommodations. Despite making myself available to meet in Calgary, Innisfail, or Edmonton, the Minister did not make time to meet after repeatedly cancelling. In March of 2023, a letter signed jointly between Councillors Demong, Carra, Spencer, and me, outlined again our support for the project but also concerns for residents was sent to area representatives Minister Shandro and MLAs Gotfried & Fir as well as Minister Dreeshen. In May we received a response from Minister Dreeshen simply summarizing the project and directed us to the project website. This was indicative of the Minsters lack of interest in having a fulsome conversation about impacts to residents. In July 2024, following an influx of resident complaints, the Ward 11 Office reached out once again to Minister Dreeshen to act. We were met again with a stock response that did not adequately address the realities of the disruption this project has caused residents. Over the course of the project, I have met with City administrative teams to share my concerns; they took away the messages to try and work with Alberta Transportation and AECON on the project. I can state that AECON has tried to be responsive and have been good stewards of City assets adjacent to the project. However, as they have a provincial order to conduct work overnight, the City cannot interfere.
It remains unclear whether AECON or Alberta Transportation are responsible for updating the project website and sending timely project emails. I encourage you to continue to direct your concerns through the project website, to Minister Fir, and directly to Minister Dreeshens office. Home - Deerfoot Trail Improvements (deerfootimprovements.ca) Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Executive Branch 127 Legislature Building 10800 - 97 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6 Phone: 780 427-2080 E-mail: [email protected] Tanya Fir, MLA, Calgary - Peigan Legislative Branch 255, 11488 - 24 Street SE Calgary, AB T2Z 4C9 Phone: 587 392-8850 E-mail: [email protected] - Kourtney |
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