FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2024
MLA Matt MacFarlane To Hold Town Hall on Future of Former Confederation Bridge Fabrication Yard
Charlottetown, PEI – Today Matt MacFarlane, MLA for Borden-Kinkora, announced a town hall to discuss the future of the former Confederation Bridge fabrication yard in Borden-Carleton. The meeting will take place at the Borden Legion on September 17 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
The Confederation Bridge fabrication yard has remained unused and undeveloped for 27 years, despite its significant potential for the local and broader Island community. During the summer of 2022, the fabrication yard underwent a cleanup operation, costing Island taxpayers $1.3 million. Earlier this month, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued for the land. Unfortunately, no public consultation is planned until after the RFP closure date.
Given the substantial potential and public investment in this land, MacFarlane believes that the community deserves a voice in the decision-making process before any further steps are taken.
“I have heard from many constituents who strongly believe that this consultation should occur prior to the closure of any RFP and before any decisions are made,” said MacFarlane. “The government needs to be fully aware of the community’s wants, needs, and vision before reviewing any proposals. Indeed, ‘alignment with community vision and goals’ amounts to 60% of a proposal’s rating criteria under the government’s RFP. This land holds great significance for the residents of Borden-Carleton and the entire Island, and their input is crucial.”
“I look forward to seeing the community come out and share their ideas for the land at this town hall,” said MacFarlane. “I also strongly encourage Minister of Economic Development, Innovation, and Trade Gilles Arsenault to attend the meeting to genuinely listen to the community’s concerns and vision for this property.”
All residents of Borden-Carleton and the broader Island community are encouraged to attend this important discussion on the future of the fabrication yard.
Event Details:
Date: September 17, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Borden Legion, 240 Main Street, Borden-Carleton, PEI
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Katie Rankin
Chief of Staff
Office of the Third Party
Tel: (902) 213-6378
Email: kerankin@assembly.pe.ca