Highway 104 at Antigonish

Antigonish Landing

Wetland compensation at Antigonish Landing is an important component of the Highway 104 Twinning project. The Casket  recently wrote an article describing the work that has gone on in the area and what remains to be done. CLC member and County of Antigonish Councillor Bill MacFarlane was interviewed for the article, which can be . . . → Read More: Antigonish Landing Wetland Compensation Article in The Casket

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The new twinned Highway 104 will include roundabouts. In order to help people understand how roundabouts work, we’ve combined a quiz that teaches people about roundabouts with a great opportunity to win an iPad!

Take this short, fun and informative quiz about the use of roundabouts and you’ll be entered to . . . → Read More: A chance to win an iPad! – Roundabout Quiz Contest

Beech Hill Roundabout

The twinning of Highway 104 includes the development of roundabouts in the Antigonish Area. Roundabouts are known to improve safety, reduce the risk of accidents as well as the severity of accidents. Because drivers are moving slower, and the angles do not allow for a head-on collision, any accidents that occur are usually . . . → Read More: Using a Roundabout

Antigonish Landing

Work is progressing successfully at Antigonish Landing. New armouring has been installed along the river bank which will assist in flood prevention and bank stabilization. More remediation work will continue in the wetlands that will improve the habitat for wildlife, native plants and water fowl as well as improve the recreation opportunities for residents. . . . → Read More: Update on Antigonish Landing Wetland Compensation

The Antigonish Chamber of Commerce held a breakfast meeting on signage on September 21st, 2011 at the Charles V.  Keating Centre.

There are several documents that were distributed at the meeting, particularly about signage policy and regulations. Those documents, and the Powerpoint presentations from the meeting, can be downloaded here.

Presentations:

Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Presentation

Kings County Presentation

Nova . . . → Read More: Chamber Holds Meeting on Signage

In late June and early July, overnight construction was conducted on Trunk 7 causing noise disturbances in the surrounding area. After receiving complaints from the community, Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR) conducted noise monitoring. They determined that the noise levels were within the limits set by municipal bylaws, but nonetheless took action to reduce . . . → Read More: Noise Reduced During Overnight Construction at Trunk 7

Feedback was very positive after the Wetlands Compensation Open House held by Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (NSTIR) on May 18th. Attendees said that they found the information presented very useful and that they appreciated the opportunity to ask questions and find out more.

Wetland Compensation Presentation

It was obvious from discussion that the community sees . . . → Read More: Antigonish Landing Open House

Earlier this year the Community Liaison Committee lost a valuable member, Brian Segal. Brian passed away of heart failure in early February, after an inspiring battle against a sudden and difficult health challenge. Brian’s passing was also a loss to Antigonish, a community he dearly loved and in which he was very engaged. Brian’s obituary can . . . → Read More: Remembering Brian Segal

Photo by Michael Bruce Stevens, Antigonish

The twinning of Highway 104 at Antigonish includes infilling 7 hectares of wetland and 15 water course alteration. The Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR) is required to develop and implement a Wetlands and Fish Habitat Compensation plan in order to compensate for the impact on . . . → Read More: Wetlands Compensation Open House

On Wed. evening, October 20 at 7 pm, at the Antigonish Town Hall Council Chambers there will be a public meeting held by NS Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (NSTIR). The purpose of the meeting is to:

brief residents about the Antigonish Wetland Restoration Project;
present findings of recent field work; and
solicit public input that will help the consultants design the wetland . . . → Read More: Wetlands Compensation Meeting