2009-04-07
07:49:32
Members of Fort Frances town council are expressing concerns with plans to move the tugboat Hallet and fire tower from Pither's Point Park to the Fort Frances Waterfront.
Community Services Manager George Bell told councillors at their meeting Monday night Tom Jones Construction will do the work for 1-point-4 million dollars. While there was support for moving the Hallet, some councillors weren't as keen on the fire tower.
Councillor Ken Perry says it has no historical significance to the town.
"The boat is significant to this area and we should save it," says Perry. "The tower should come down, yes, but not resurrected."
Councillor John Albanese called the project a waste of money. Bell says much of the project costs would be covered through provincial dollars with the town on the hook for about $230,000.
