ONE group in the community is protesting against mega-warehouses or shipping terminals being build in the community.
A huge mega-warehouse or ‘shipping terminal’ that is being constructed on Thirtieth Street in Long Branch is turning to be quite an head-turner for residents and motorists.
The one-storey warehouse, which runs from the train tracks north to Horner Avenue behind a row of homes on the east side of Thirtieth Street, is one of four such facilities coming to the community.
THIS warehouse at 121 Thirtieth Street is under construction and is among four in the area coming soon.
A group called No Trucking Terminals have started a petition and filed a law suit against one company behind three ‘terminals’ being built on the former Campbell’s Soup property, at 60 Birmingham Avenue.
The legal action is set for a hearing in September.
Alex Ladouceur, a founder of No Trucking Terminals, said the terminals will lead to traffic gridlock and increased commuting times to access major highways; noise, dust and air pollution.
WORK on the facility is underway with panels of walls and roof being installed.
No Trucking Terminals is trying to shut down the projects.
Another New Toronto resident was granted $100,000 for area beautification after she appealed to a city committee, and an agreement was reached with the developer.
Documents show a 398,000 square foot industrial space, made up of three one-storey industrial buildings that will have 86 loading docks, is being built on the Campbell’s site.
Many Long Branch residents say they were not aware of the warehouse that is under construction on Thirtieth Street, as others call it an eyesore.
The group said similar shipping centres are planned for 260 Eighth Street and 450 Evans Avenue.
No Trucking Terminals can be reached at 647-787-8624 or sign a petition at www.noshippingterminals@gmail.com