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Saint John Council Approves Temporary Irving Parking Lot on Parkland

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  • Council approves temporary parking lot for Irving Pulp and Paper
  • Five-year sunset clause and public benefits agreement included
  • Residents and councillors express concerns over parkland loss and traffic impact
  • Irving plans to use the lot during mill upgrade and for maintenance staff
  • Community benefits offered by Irving deemed inadequate
  • Chamber of Commerce criticizes decision for not fully approving the project
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  • The company expressed uncertainty due to the drawn-out process faced in front of the council, impacting their ability to navigate economic challenges.
  • Irving plans to proceed with a less efficient temporary parking option for workers and the company, highlighting the need for a long-term solution.
  • Residents raised concerns about the loss of parkland and potential traffic issues near Simms Corner, emphasizing the community's perspective on the decision.
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  • Residents expressed concerns over the adequacy of the community benefits offered by Irving Pulp and Paper in exchange for building the temporary parking lot on parkland near the mill.
  • Coun. Joanna Killen highlighted that the $500,000 offer for upgrades to Dominion Park and the Harbour Passage was perceived as insufficient compared to the scale of the $1 billion mill upgrade.
  • Sara Staschick described the benefits as a "slap in the face" to the community, indicating dissatisfaction with the proposed contributions in relation to the impact of the project.
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