Editor:
Re: Rail safety – not relocation – on agenda, Feb. 24.
As the former mayor and longtime resident of South Surrey, I continue to be concerned with the safety issues that continue to arise regarding the BNSF railway that runs through South Surrey-White Rock.
Now, as the member of Parliament representing our community, it is important to initiate a process where we can examine these issues as soon as possible. We need to equip legislators with the proper information and tools so a satisfactory resolution can be found.
In order to review any potential solutions, the committee members must first fully understand the issues and secondly review any potential solutions which would include relocation options.
In the case of the BNSF railway, this means building a business case and ensuring that stakeholders and the community have input into this process. I look forward to updating the community on this process and the work of the committee.
To view the full motion, please visit www.diannewattsmp.ca
MP Dianne Watts, South Surrey-White Rock