
Molly Banister Drive extension: For and Against
It’s a decision that’s been looming for decades as Red Deer city council gets closer to finally determining whether the future extension of Molly Banister Drive will remain in the city’s plans.
A public hearing on the matter goes this Tuesday, Oct. 27 starting at 1 p.m. with up to eight hours set aside, if needed.
Council is considering an amendment to the city’s Municipal Development Plan to remove the protected roadway alignment for the extension of Molly Banister Drive to connect to 40 Avenue at 22 Street. They are also considering an amendment to the East Hill Major Area Structure Plan to remove the protected roadway alignment as well as the future emergency services facility and the collector road that is located in the same quarter section.
Council may choose to vote immediately after Tuesday’s hearing or table the matter to a future meeting in order to further assess what they are presented with.