Residents to See City's Air Report

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Residents from the Heritage and North Nechako neighbourhoods who have been vocal about the quality of air in their areas, will meet with the City's Ecnvironment Manager today. 

This will be the first look at the report which was developed by the City's Environment Manager to deal with their concerns , in particular, the asphalt plants.  There are three operating in the viciinity of the two neighbourhoods, and  residents have been complaining long and  loud about the smell, the noise, and the health concerns. 

While there are provincial regulations covering asphalt plants, residents want the City to take responsibility for the health of its residents, and  take action to  ensure the plants are operating within  acceptable limits. 

Just last week, about a half dozen residents converged on Pittman Asphalt on Ottway Road to picket the company because of  overnight noise levels.  Pittman's Regional Manager  says his company was not responsible for the noise levels.

The environmental report, is expected to be delivered to Prince George City Council in December.

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