In a recent meeting in Halifax with Dept. of Transportation & Public works Deputy Minister Howard Windsor and his assistant, we discussed a number of concerns of residents in District 14. I received a reply June 7th with the following information.

(a) "Trunk 4 - District staff acknowledge that shoulders on Trunk 4 are and have been problematic. The shoulders were recently graded. This operation did lead to clumps of sod remaining on the shoulder and areas that continue to have a sharp drop off. There is not major additional work planned on Trunk 4 this year, but District staff will review the area and attempt to deal with the areas where low shoulders develop on an ongoing basis."

(b) "Trunk 4, near Big Pond - Status of continued upgrades/repaving this year. The Department would like to continue upgrading Trunk 4, near Big Pond. While the Capital Program is not yet complete, funding for a section of Trunk 4 in this area has not yet been identified."

Congratulations:
I offer my thanks and congratulations to all those who have accepted offices for the coming year in the Big Pond Volunteer Fire Department. I also congratulate all those who have graduated this spring and wish them every success in their future endeavors. May all your readers have a safe and happy summer.

Respectfully submitted,

Ivan Doncaster, Councillor District 14, CBRM

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