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Water tower not needed
As a resident of Spokane’s South Hill since 1973, I can unequivocally say that the proposed water tower in Hamblen Park forest is the WRONG idea. I’ve lived on 38th & Napa and currently live on 34th & Helena. There is already a water tower on 37th & Crestline – so why can’t the second water tower be built adjacent or in the same vicinity as the land is fenced as city property?
To ruin MORE natural parks is simply the wrong move to make. Please listen to all the residents who use Hamblen Park for walks to enjoy what little natural land we have left. We’re already losing natural land being destroyed to build more houses, apartments & offices in the “Garden District” on 34th & Crestline. The loss of habitat is home to deer, rabbits, quail, birds and trees. To destroy Hamblen Park is destruction for the present and future forever.
Please do NOT proceed and reconsider building the 2nd water tower adjacent to the current one on 37th Ave (north side) north of Crestline or another location that won’t be so damaging to our neighborhoods.
Rachel Devlin
Spokane