Richard Froese
South Peace News
Big Lakes County has turned down a request from a resident in the Triangle area for the County to construct a short road by his residence.
At its regular meeting March 26, council approved a motion to decline a request to construct a road, according to the public works policy, and notify the resident to apply for an approach off Range Rd. 180 for a private driveway.
On June 17, 2024, administration received a request from property owner Dale Nelson, for road construction on Township Rd. 754 north of Range Rd. 180, reported Ben Letemplier, director of public works.
“Administration received an engineering cost estimate for two options,” Letemplier said.
Road construction was estimated to cost $135,161.60 for 130 metres and $241,584 for 250 metres.
However, an approach was estimated to cost $4,800, constructed by the County.
Reeve Tyler Airth said Nelson can already get onto his land.
“He has physical access to his property,” Airth noted.
The request was presented at the 2025 interim budget meeting on Nov. 25, 2024, Letemplier reminded council.
Nelson appeared at the council meeting Feb. 12 as a delegation and asked council about the progress of the request.
Council directed its administration to prepare a request for decision for debate at a future council meeting.
Nelson again appeared as a delegate at the March 26 during public time to request an update.
He was told his request was the next item on the agenda.
However, he left the council chambers and did not listen to the council discussion and decision.