Victor Boudreau's campground plans spark 49 appeals

People opposed to Liberal MLA Victor Boudreau's plans to build a large campground in his riding of Shediac-Cap-Pelhave filed49 appeals with the Town of Shediac's planning commission.

"Our ultimate goal would be to stop it completely and have them relocate that trailer park somewhere's else," said Charlotte Leblanc, speaking on behalf of a group of area residents.

In April, town council approved a proposal by Boudreauand others to turnthe wooded land between the Parlee Beach Provincial Parkand the road toPointe-du-Chne into a campground for large motor homes.

With 700sites, it would be the largest campground in the region.

Leblanc contendsShediacdoesn't need any more campgrounds, with eight already in the town, offering more than 1,000 sites.

"We've inquired, they're never 100 per cent full except the twoweeks that theQuebecersand Ontario people come down. Most of the time they're 35 to 40 per centfull," she said.

Leblancalso worries the campsite could contribute to flooding during storms andwants an environmental impact study done to see if the local herons and ducks will be affected.

If the campground does proceed, Leblanc doesn't want it next to the popular cottage area.

"It's going to take away the quality of life not only for the Pointe-du-Chners and ParleeBeach, but for people living in Shediac because there's going to be too much congestion," she said.

In an email, Boudreau said he and his partners are following all of the necessary steps in order to obtain the proper permits.

ShediacMayor Jacques LeBlanc says the matter is now in the hands of the planning commission.

A date for the appeals has not yet been set.

The project also still needs the province's approval before it can be built.

The land rezoned by council is within town limits, but the project depends on the town annexing property outside town limits.

AShediac campground operator has also filed a conflict of interest complaint against Boudreau.