Past Issues

Delving into Perthmore's past

Welcome to our archive of past issues. Whether you're a long-time resident or a new neighbour, understanding our history is key to shaping a better future together. Explore the issues that have shaped the Perthmore Community Association and the Perthmore Glen subdivision of Perth, and discover how we've advocated, or not, for our residents.

Arterial road and high-rise apartments: a neighbourhood divided?

One of the key issues that reignited the Perthmore Community Association was the question of development. Did welcoming new neighbours necessitate a major arterial road lined with high-rise apartment blocks disrupting the character of our established community? Learn how residents voiced their concerns and worked to shape a more balanced approach to growth.

This was a very contentious issue that could have changed the character of Perthmore completely but which ultimately collapsed because the County, the Province and the federal government would not fund an arterial road (connecting Highway 7 to County Road 10) and the Town of Perth could not fund it alone.

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The "Corridor" versus "no trespassing"?

Explore the debate surrounding the "Corridor" – a proposed green space walking path initiative – and the challenges of balancing community access with private property rights ("No Trespassing"). Discover how the Association tried to navigate around differing perspectives to find common ground. Since "common ground" could not be found the PCA President at the time decided to step back and declare the Association to be neutral. That pleased neither side but ultimately the issue was settled by the Town that would not release the narrow corridor for a  walking trail but neither would it sell the land to adjoining neighbours who promptly put up "No Trespassing" signs.  

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To drain or not to drain?

Delve into the complexities of local drainage issues. Learn about the association's involvement in advocating for responsible water management solutions that protect our environment and our properties. Understanding this issue is crucial for ensuring a sustainable future for Perthmore.

The developer was required to make shallow drainage ditches, or "swales," behind certain lots and to link them together so storm water or snow melt could gravity feed down to the large starm water catchment basin located behind houses in lower Perthmore Street. These swales had to be located on the development plan and approved by the Town authorities. 

Whether or not these swales were pointed out to purchasers of the houses having a swale in their back yard the flow of some swales was disrupted when gardens were filled in or built up. This caused some flooding that the Association attempted  to remedy.

Ultimately it was decided that the Association could not satisfy the different parties other than to remind residents to check whether a swale existed on their property that they should not block from allowing storm water or snow melt to reach the drainage basin. Concerned residents should reach out to the Town for clarification.

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