There are a lot of different topics to discuss, where should we start? Well, since one of the most pressing subjects is the Ordinance 1323 (which allows a "Planned Country Club Community" on the Brandywine River), let's begin with that one!
On Aug. 21, 2008 at 7:30 PM in the Township Bldg located at 1250 Creek Road, Glenmoore you will have the opportunity to speak out and influence the future of our Watershed and wildlife!
Ordinance 1323 was developed to allow the creation of a 600 acre private resort (including a spa, hotels, and golf course) on lands adjacent to Marsh Creek State Park. The proposal includes the Cornog Quarry as well well as properties which contain portions of the Struble Trail and East Branch of the Brandywine River. The developer, Albert Greenfield III, calls the concept Valhalla Brandywine.
How will this kind of use affect the water and wildlife? Well, I don't think that it is much of a stretch to imagine how the wildlife is going to react - it will be pushed out. Where will it go? I'd love to hear your thoughts on that. Maybe some of the hunters can give us some input there.
There are serious concerns about how the water will be affected. Water use for a spa and golf course will be extremely heavy. The East Branch of the Brandywine contains the headwaters, which means that any negative impact on quality will be seen/felt all the way to Delaware. There's going to be runoff, there's going to be sewage. What will this do to our local fishing?
A consequence of this Ordinance will be the clear allowance for hotels. Right now the Ordinance permits 180 hotel rooms. There are also 275 proposed homes.
This resort is going to generate a heck of a lot of traffic. It's going to change the rural character of Wallace Township.
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