The roads on Amherst Island were never designed for the type of traffic that the wind energy project will require. Algonquin has contracted with Hatch Ltd., an engineering consulting firm, to figure out what infrastructure changes are needed. Hatch has sent the Loyalist Council several reports on what some of these changes are as well [...]
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Loyalist Township and Algonquin lawyers both studied what the rules are for Algonquin’s use of the road system on Amherst Island. Apparently they essentially agreed that Algonquin has the right to use the road right-of-ways in pretty much any way they want to, as long as the repair or pay for the damage. The township [...]
In a recent posting I mentioned the letter written by the Loyalist Township engineering director to the council regarding the “extensive” changes that may be necessary to the Amherst Island roads, including a reference to Wolfe Island’s history with its roads. In response, John Harrison prepared a nice 5-page report on just how destruction might [...]
Algonquin and Loyalist Township have been having discussions about how Algonquin would use the township roads on AI to transport these very large components off the “temporary” dock and into position. Its gotten to the point to where David Thompson, director of engineering for the township, has placed the issue on the council’s agenda for [...]
