Despite talk of a new shopping center to be built by Buy-Low Foods this year, Bear View development is moving forward, according to proponents.
“Over the past few months Bear View development was in the process of developing a traffic impact study as per the request of the District of Clearwater,” said Candus Graffunder.
“This study is used as a valuable tool for analysing traffic generated by proposed developments with new access or increased use of an existing access.”
A traffic impact study generally includes a description of the scope and intensity of the proposed project, a summary of the projected impacts and any required mitigation measures, and helps ensure that the highway can safely accommodate the proposed development.
Now that this study is complete it has been passed forward to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for review.
“Since Bear View development’s last update we have received even more interest in rental space from some very respectable tenants,” Graffunder said. “We have interest from clothing companies, pharmacies and even a well known bank! We couldn’t be more excited to start the construction stage of this project, however we do have to follow the necessary steps put forth by our local and provincial governments.”
The project proponent noted that Bear View Development worked together with Wells Gray Riders Association to help raise funds for the association’s horse friendly community project by offering Christmas trees by donation to the public this past December. All of the trees were from the proposed development site.
The proposed Bear View indoor shopping center would be located on a 10 acre lot south of Highway 5 immediately west of the junction with Haywood Road (kitty-corner from the former greenhouses).
Graffunder asked that if anyone has any questions on the Bear View Development project, please feel free to visit their Facebook page or contact their office at (250) 674-0145.
