Major New Subdivision In The City To Go Ahead

(Saint John Common Councillor Donnie Snook)
                    (File Photo)

A major subdivision with 400 to 500 housing units will be built on King William Road towards Lorneville after a lot of debate about whether it constitutes urban sprawl.

Common Councillor Peter McGuire is still opposed even after learning water and sewage services are already there ready to be used. Another Council member, Gary Sullivan is also opposed saying he's worried the city will wind up with a bunch of empty subdivisions.

Councillor Donnie Snook warns, however, it's dangerous to give developers the impression that no subdivisions will be allowed until a new municipal plan is approved.