Editor:
Gospel Rock is on the traditional homelands of the Squamish people. It is with respect to this sacred land that I write and quote the Town of Gibsons website, “Nature is our most valuable asset,” urging the Town to save Gospel Rock, Block 7; 46.64 acres that is our most precious asset now and for future generations.
Gospel Rock is a vital green space for the environment and wild animals that are at risk, and for ourselves it has a rich history as a place for contemplation and celebrations. Like Stanley Park, Gospel Rock is a significant landmark.
Several owners have tried to rezone and develop Gospel Rock. Repeatedly, the community at large and tourists have identified the value of this piece of majestic property to be protected as an open common green space (passive park) to be saved in perpetuity for all forever. This latest proposed development would be crowded and congested, impacting rural Elphinstone and making the roads more dangerous than they already are.
There are many more reasons why this development is not in the best interest of our community or for our environment.
Loretta Macklam, Elphinstone
