Abbotsford – JUNE 19 UPDATE (with files from Black Press) – The proposal of a new Khalsa elementary school, post-secondary institution and daycare will proceed in Abbotsford following an almost four-hour public hearing on June 18 in which the overwhelming concerns were about added traffic congestion.
Following the hearing, council voted on an amendment to the Official Community Plan, as well as rezoning and development variance permit applications, that would allow the project to proceed at the northwest corner of Downes and Gladwin roads.
The eight councillors were evenly split, with Mayor Ross Siemens casting the deciding vote in favour of the development.
ORIGINAL STORY – At the Tuesday May 28 meeting of Abbotsford Council, the council gave the go ahead to explore a proposal for a new Khalsa School and Day Care. The school would service the Fraser Valley.
This on the corner of Downes and Gladwin with the caveat that the ALR would be involved in this decision as well. Abbotsford City staff supported this motion and there will be a public hearing in the coming months.