The Editor,
Re. “Housing proposed for ERH land” (The Tri-City News, March 2).
It is clear that Eagle Ridge Hospital is at risk.
At a Fraser Health zoning plan meeting for the Port Moody hospital March 7 at PoMo city hall, there was much fear for the future. Fraser Health has a proposal to sell off its ERH parking lots to build highrises. Port Moody council would assist that future crisis through rezoning of the hospital property.
This is an additional step to the loss of our beloved hospital.
Port Moody residents are already complaining that Fraser Health has cancelled several projects and funding, which have gone to other hospitals. A maternity wing and second level of the attached seniors complex are examples.
PoMo council must safeguard the hospital by vetoing any change to the hospital zoning. Council must make sure the future of health care in our community is not jeopardized.
Port Moody municipal council must ensure the future viability of health care in the community, which must include the hospital’s entire existence.
Judy Skidmore, Port Moody
