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WEDNESDAY June 30, 2010
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Broadway revamp to cost $11.4 million Roadwork will soon begin to widen a strip of Broadway Street for the final phase of the Coast Meridian Overpass super-project. The $11.4-million reconstruction initiative will expand Broadway to five lanes over a 1.3-kilometre stretch between Kingsway Avenue and the Mary Hill Bypass. Construction will include dedicated full traffic signals and left-turn lanes at Langan, Cameron and Industrial avenues, along with two-way left-turn lanes for the remainder of Broadway. As well, the project will feature marked bicycle lanes in both directions and sidewalks on both sides. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said Broadway reconstruction is the last piece of the overpass project, since Coast Meridian Road was widened to four lanes several years ago. “A few spots we’re still dealing with here and there. However, the Broadway side is a key component to the movement in our community,” Moore said. “This will also now complete the bike lane component that you see on the Coast Meridian Overpass and on Coast Meridian on the north side. This will now complete it on the south side, so you’ll have a nice cross-town route in that direction.” Council awarded two phases of the project to Pedre Contractors Ltd. on Monday night. The expected completion date is March 30, 2011. Provincial and federal governments will each contribute about $3.8 million towards the project through the Building Canada Fund. TransLink also committed to fund $733,000 from its 2009 major road network capital CONT. ON PAGE 4, see POCO.
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POLISHED TO PERFECTION: Vito Donatiello makes his 1960 Triumph shine in the sun for the British car display at the BC Highland Games. For more photos of Saturday’s games, including heavy events and whisky tasting, see Page 9.
Construction starts on PoCo highrise Once-controversial project now has support of mayor, most city councillors Stories by Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com The cityscape is about to change, with construction now officially underway on Port Coquitlam’s first residential highrise. The Shaughnessy on Lions Park launched Friday with a quiet groundbreaking ceremony for the Onni Group development at 2789 Shaughnessy St. Scheduled for completion in fall 2012, the 26storey building will contain 163 units, including three penthouse suites. The project will also feature four townhouses. Prices range between $244,900 and $701,900, and 65 units have already sold. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore donned a hard hat and picked up a shovel for Friday’s ceremony,
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along with Couns. Darrell Penner, Michael Wright and Glenn Pollock. But Moore did not always approve of the project. When the proposal was before council in March 2008, Moore — then a councillor — opposed the development, along with Penner and Coun. Mike Forrest. The project passed with approval from the rest of the previous council — made up of current councillor Wright, former councillors Arlene Crowe and Mike Bowen, and former mayor Scott Young. Looking back on the vote, Moore said it’s important for today’s council to respect decisions made in the past. “A previous council made the decision for the project to go forward. As a current council, we need to respect that,” Moore said. “And further, we need to work with our develop-
ment community and our business community. Onni development is our biggest developer in town, and we need to show support and work with them.” Meanwhile, Penner said the newly opened Coast Meridian Overpass has eased traffic in the area, which was a major concern for both the public and council. “I supported the project as a concept. I believed this is a good spot for it, but the timing was wrong,” Penner said. “Now that the overpass is in, it’s much better timing.” Forrest could not be reached for comment. Couns. Sherry Carroll and Glenn Pollock both told The NOW the development was a decision made by the previous council. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4, see ‘THAT AREA IS STILL.’
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