Clairmont Addressing: What We Heard and Next Steps
What consultation has been completed and what was heard?
The County ran an online survey to gather feedback from potentially impacted residents and businesses. The survey ran from November 27, 2020, to January 15, 2021. 551 responses were received.
While some respondents expressed no concerns with the initiative or think it will solve the issues, the majority did not express support. The cost, time, and inconvenience of updating addresses with every service provider were cited as the main reasons for objection. The challenges of having to undergo the process again when many residents recently moved to the area or underwent other addressing changes in recent years was another major concern.
Many respondents expressed having issues with their addresses but have found alternatives to deal with the issues and expressed doubt that changing their address would provide resolve and could introduce additional problems.
Full details on what was heard from survey respondents can be found in the “What We Heard Public Report”.
What is next?
While survey results from the 2020-2021 survey demonstrate that readdressing the Hamlet of Clairmont is generally not supported by survey respondents, the responses provided valuable insight that thee County deems necessary to further investigate. Also, further consultation with other stakeholders in the community is required before any decision is made on this initiative.
- Most respondents represented residents within the hamlet. There are numerous businesses in the affected area that did not provide feedback during this engagement. The County will undergo further consultation with business landowners and tenants in the area.
- Many respondents identified delivery issues as a concern or problem. This includes deliveries going to the wrong address, and the inability to receive certain delivery services. The County will consult with delivery companies including their drivers to better understand the issues and identify potential solutions.
- Respondents raised concerns about the impact on changing from a Grande Prairie address to a Clairmont address, including potential impact on availability and cost of delivery services. The County will review and investigate each of these topics and prepare a response or solution to the concern as part of the overall recommendation on this initiative.
Based on further investigation and consultations, a recommendation will be made and taken to Council for a decision.
How can I provide feedback and get more information?
Questions and concerns regarding this initiative can be directed to Planning and Development Services.
