The development would require 8.9 hectares of residential land to be redesignated as business and recreation district in order to accommodate the daycare facility.
A recent statewide investment in recreation and conservation—at a sum total of $52.5 million—has boosted local projects to improve recreation opportunities and conserve resources.
The SDAB decision was formally posted on May 26, and while it is being applauded by many local residents, others predicted it will diminish the trust in RVC’s council policy and future public consultation processes in the Springbank area.