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Council candidate: Jim Kimmerly responds - Do you support the construction of an underpass at Ross Street? Why?

City of Salmon Arm: Kimmerly, Jim - council candidate
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Jim Kimmerly - Council Candidate

I would support the Ross Street Underpass if the following conditions are satisfied:

• the cost of the project is not going to be a significant tax burden to Salmon Arm residents.

• a detailed traffic study is done in peak times for the intersection of Ross and Lakeshore.

• a vitalization plan is developed for Marine Park and area that clearly shows the need for the underpass.

• a flood-risk assessment is done to determine the potential flooding that could occur with the underpass being built.

• the project goes to a referendum even if the cost to taxpayers is minimal.