The Gas Works on 12th Street, built in 1886
If you think I am going to coast along through my next term as mayor, think again. For sure, development will slow down now as many of the projects near completion.
But for future efforts as mayor, I have my sight set on the
- Trapp Block on Columbia Street
- Queensborough/Quay link
- wharf upgrades to be funded from casino money
- 50-acre site at the Braid SkyTrain station
- Gasworks site on 12th Street
- expansion of Royal Columbian Hospital
Based on my experience, the more that we grow New Westminster properly, the more taxation comes in to be shared across the whole community. So it’s not just the homeowners to carry the burden.
I’m going to concentrate on opportunities for new industry. I’m looking for revenue sources to create new industries. I’m looking, for sure I will be involved with the hospital to see how we bring the long-needed expansion of Royal Columbian Hospital to fruition
I am also proud that the City of New Westminster has been able to get support from senior governments and casino revenues for projects such as Westminster Pier Park, the multi-use civic centre, park and community centre improvements in Queensborough, rather than relying only on taxpayers to pay for new amenities.
In the business world, we call it OPM – other peoples’ money – we’re pretty smart in doing that.
The Gas Works
Read the City’s report on Gasworks Site Redevelopment.
