The application states that the reasons for the expansion are:

The Community of Tignish has applied to bring the three above noted properties into the Community's boundaries.   

There is a possibility of increased industrial activity in the area of the three parcels of land.  These parcels of land include environmentally sensitive wetlands and freshwater streams. The Community of Tignish recognizes a need to ensure that future development does not present a negative impact on these natural resources, and therefore the Community needs to be able to control development for the benefit and safety of the residents of the Community and the surrounding region.

PUBLIC HEARING

In accordance with Section 13 of the Municipalities Act, the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission has been directed by the  Minister of Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs  to conduct a public hearing in or near the area to be annexed for the purpose of reviewing the application. 

The public hearing will be held at the temporary municipal office [the former Co-operators Building] located at 100B Railway Street in Tignish, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2011.  In the event this hearing is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, the storm date will be Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.  Residents of the Community of Tignish, residents of the area to be annexed and any person affected by the application are invited to attend and make representation concerning the application. 

Inquiries concerning this application can be directed to:

Philip J. Rafuse, Appeals Administrator
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
P. O. Box 577, Charlottetown PE C1A 7L1
Telephone 902-892-3501 Toll-free 1-800-501-6268
Fax 902-566-4076