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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Apartment Proposal Rejected

Potential water issues kept Rothesay Town Council from saying yes to the development of office space and two apartment buildings at 45 Marr Road.

Councillor Norma Mullet says there's water in the area, and it has to go somewhere. Sheila MacDougall of nearby Old Mill Lane tells CHSJ News flooding definitely would have been an issue had the project gone forward.

Concerns were also voiced about increased noise and lower property values.

MacDougall says Rothesay may have a need for more apartment buildings but a lot of people don't want the development in their backyard.