Fox Run subdivision back on its feet

Red tape preventing the development of a subdivision in the north-end of Sault Ste. Marie is nearly clear thanks to a green light from one of the city’s preservation regulators.

Fox Run subdivision was approved by city council in 2007 and would see 57 townhouses created near Third Line East, close to the east side of the new Sault Area Hospital.

The Sault Ste. Marie Conservation Authority committee authorized the stone water management and geotechnical studies for the site at their board meeting on Tuesday.

Armed with approval, SalDan can now request building permits from the city.

Consent from the authority was required before addressing their application with the city’s planning department.

SalDan Developments submitted both plans earlier this year to ensure sediment from construction of the subdivision doesn't interfere with local water courses.

Linda Whalen, general manager of the conservation authority, said the process is typical for construction in a deemed hazard area; defined as a construction zone within close proximity to watercourse or wetland.

“There's a fair amount of ravines in that area, which is the cause for regulations,” Whalen said.

Two dry ponds will be created on the east and west sides of the subdivision site to hold the water in place long enough for sediment to be removed.

The water will slowly discharge so the amount of sediment which could potentially affect local water courses is reduced.

It's estimated the ponds will remove 70% of sediment.

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