There is no scientific, environmental or even esthetic reason to spend this money.
The whole thing was apparently started by some underemployed, but a school teacher who ran around dressed like a turd (Mr. Floatie) to stimulate an emotional response to a non-problem.
There isn’t a shred of visible or scientific evidence to show there is a danger to anything from our sewage outfall.
Some politicians see an issue to ride to re-election and some bureaucrats see a way to get a leg up to the next promotion so the legislation is drafted to get the money moving without regard to the facts.
Earl Smith
Saanich