Denman Island Road Condition Concerns Raised

infrastructure · 2018-06 · Northwest Road, Denman Island

A new resident expressed concern about the poor condition of Northwest Road, describing unending washboard and potholes over approximately 4 kilometers of gravel road. The resident urged for paving, chip sealing, or regular maintenance to prevent vehicle damage and suggested withholding property taxes until addressed.

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• “I am absolutely appalled at the state of Northwest Road... unending washboard and potholes! ... I simply can’t understand why Northwest Road has not been paved, chip sealed, or at least maintained with some regularity... If I was a home owner along that gravel stretch, I would refuse to pay property taxes until the situation is addressed.” — The Islands Grapevine – June 14th, 2018 (June 14th, 2018)

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