Tag: public consultation
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Looming Military Radar Project Sparks Deep Anxiety in Rural Ontario Community
Introduction: A Letter that Shook a Quiet Ontario Town In a close-knit rural area about 130 kilometres north of Toronto, a 40-hectare family farm became the latest stage for a national security project. The Department of National Defence (DND) sent a letter that prompted a wave of concern among residents who had built their livelihoods…
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Two-Thirds of Residents Supported Coastal Road Project in 2016, Exco Member Says
Background: What the Exco Member Revealed A senior exco member recently highlighted that approximately two-thirds of local residents expressed support for the proposed coastal road project in 2016. The assertion comes as part of a broader account of the public engagement carried out during the social impact assessment (SIA) and environmental impact assessment (EIA) phases.…
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Coastal Road 2016: Exco Says Residents Backing
Background: What the 2016 Consultations Showed In a statement that has drawn attention to the public’s role in infrastructure planning, an exco member, Zairil, referenced a 2016 assessment of the coastal road project. He noted that consultations conducted as part of the social impact assessment (SIA) and environmental impact assessment (EIA) processes engaged a broad…
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Wellington Eyes a Second Mount Victoria Tunnel: New NZTA Plans for SH1
Overview of the NZTA Proposal The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has revealed its latest proposals for State Highway One in Wellington, signaling a major new piece of infrastructure to ease traffic through one of the city’s busiest corridors. Central to the plan is a second Mount Victoria tunnel designed to augment the existing route…
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Wellington Eyes Second Mount Victoria Tunnel to Ease SH1 Congestion
What the plan involves The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has unveiled proposed changes to State Highway One in Wellington, centering on a second Mount Victoria tunnel. The proposal aims to improve traffic flow across the capital’s main north–south corridor and reduce bottlenecks that have long challenged commuters and freight operators alike. While detailed technical…
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Is Quebec Serious About Climate Change? Bill 7 Sparks Debate
Understanding Bill 7 and Its Climate Context Quebec’s new government introduced Bill 7 with a stated aim to reduce bureaucracy and boost state efficiency. Yet as environmental advocates and business groups parse the text, many wonder how the new rules will affect the province’s ongoing climate commitments. At stake is not just legal procedure, but…
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Banadir Unveils $61 Million Budget Proposal for 2026 amid Public Consultation
Overview of the 2026 Budget Proposal The Banadir Regional Administration has unveiled its proposed budget for 2026 at $61 million, marking a substantial reduction from the previous year’s $101 million plan. The proposal arrives in a period of heightened emphasis on financial discipline, transparency, and citizen involvement as the administration seeks to align spending with…
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Banadir Budget 2026: $61M Plan for Mogadishu City
Banadir Proposes a Leaner Budget for 2026 The Banadir Regional Administration has unveiled its proposed budget for 2026, totaling $61 million. This figure marks a substantial reduction from the 2025 plan, which stood at $101 million. City leaders say the adjustment reflects measured spending while continuing to fund essential services for Mogadishu and the wider…
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NIMBY: The Nuclear Siting Showdown Fanned by Earthquakes and Politics
Rising Tensions Over Nuclear Siting in a Geologically Volatile Nation In a country rattled by back-to-back earthquakes within a short span, the question isn’t whether to pursue nuclear power — it’s whether any community is safe enough to host a facility. The public mood has shifted from aspirational energy planning to urgent risk assessment, with…
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Nighttime Driving Bans in Malmö: Test Results and October 7 Decision
Overview Nighttime driving bans have been evaluated in Malmö as part of a pilot to curb late-night disturbances. The focus has been on central streets where residents reported the loudest nocturnal traffic. A final decision on whether to extend or formalize the bans is expected on October 7, with officials weighing the policy’s impact on…