Gentner will propose power lines bill

Publication: 

Delta Optimist

Date Published: 
Saturday, 17. May 2008

Having introduced it in 2006 without success, MLA to try again with his Utilities Commission Amendment Act
by Sandor Gyarmatic

Delta North MLA Guy Gentner says he'll once again propose a private member's bill that directs the BC Utilities Commission to consider keeping high voltage transmission lines away from residential areas.

"The towers for the high voltage lines are going to pass within 20 meteres of a school and over 100 family homes," said Gentner, who attended last weekend's huge rally at South Delta Secondary.

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