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While attempts are being made to regulate farming in Coldstream, a major producer is moving forward with expansion.
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While attempts are being made to regulate farming in Coldstream, a major producer is moving forward with expansion.

has applied for building permits for farm worker housing, on both the Buchanan and Warren road properties.

The applications, which are currently under review by Coldstream, are identical and comprised of: 15 dorms (360 sq. ft. units) for foreign workers, a two-level, 5,600 sq. ft. communal kitchen and washroom building, a 720 sq. ft. farm manager building, sewage treatment facility and a camping area.

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A building permit has not yet been issued and therefore plans could change.

But Coral Beach Farms says housing is only intended for one of the sites.

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Coral Beach had for a , which would have reduced the number of structures needed on site. But following neighbouring outcry, .

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Both properties were applied for as initially Coral Beach Farms was unsure if building could take place on the Warren property due to environmental concerns related to wildlife habitat. A biologist report has since been completed and the site has been approved for building plans.

The new dormitory housing will see 88 workers at capacity during harvest and 60 campers during the peak season.

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Construction will be on temporary foundations and if approved by staff, a covenant will be placed on the property to ensure only temporary buildings.

Meanwhile Coldstream council is moving forward with a request to have the Farm Industry Review Board study current farm practices. Coldstream香蕉视频直播檚 resolution is being forwarded to UBCM member municipalities.

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Coun. Pat Cochrane supports the efforts being made: 香蕉视频直播淭he people that do have issues are our customers, our clients and we need to listen to them and do what we can.香蕉视频直播

While he agrees something needs to be done, Coun. Richard Enns questions if this is the best direction.

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