Council votes not to support ALR exclusion for South Surrey golf course
- Surrey council voted against the exclusion of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve for the future development of The Hills at Portal Golf Course, at a public hearing on April 14.
- The majority of speakers opposed the land removal, citing concerns about environmental damage and the potential influx of new housing in an area already facing congestion, with 42 opposed submissions received.
- Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke expressed that the risks associated with the exclusion outweighed its benefits after considering environmental impacts and historical preservation.
- Golf course owners Joe Haley and Randy Bishop expressed disappointment in the decision, stating it does not reflect the best long-term choice for the community.
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