Editor:
Without lessening the importance of the Canada Games Pool (aquatic and exercise centre), I have to question the seeming lack of importance of the recycling depot in its current location.
Some years ago, the council at that time recognized the ever-increasing importance a recycling depot would be in the community. Returning, recycling and reducing what was becoming increasing waste and its cost to the city from a financial and environmental point of view was a concern.
Hence, one of our most important and best-used city facilities – well-appreciated and in a central, easy-to-access location.
I do not believe this council thought there would be a backlash coming from so many people by way of a petition and, at the recent meeting, indicating the importance of the current depot.
I find it hard to understand that space not much more than a city lot cannot be found for the depot within the city in the current area or somewhere close by, rather than in some difficult-to-access, out-of-the-way place in Coquitlam.
I would hope that in spite of what appears to be a decision made some time ago, without adequate input from the electorate, the council would reconsider, in appreciation of what many consider a poorly thought-out move.
William Zander, New Westminster
