Rumours have been circulating for weeks, and we’ve all been on the edges of our seats, but it’s finally official: The Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council (http://www.onasphalt.org/index.html) has awarded the St Catharines City Council OAPC’s 2022 first quarter Hot Mess Award for supporting the asphalt industry in innovative and exciting new ways.
In announcing the award, Paver LeMond, Spokesperson for the Council, said they have been following St Catharines for years with great interest. “100% Canadian asphalt has always been and continues to be the pavement of choice for Canada. Thousands of workers in the oil extraction industry benefit from every meter paved. In part,” LeMond continued, “this award recognizes cities that understand that asphalt is patriotic.”
LeMond did say there had been disappointments. “We were saddened to see temporary suspension of the plan to pave over part of Mountain Locks Park, but we are still confident that initiative will move forward after the next municipal election.” Despite that setback, Mr LeMond said, St Catharines has been a provincial leader in asphalt initiatives.
“They really deserve this prize,” LeMond said. “I mean, putting miles of asphalt through citizen-owned land with no consultation! What leadership! What vision! And shortly after recognizing we are in the middle of a climate crisis! Brilliant!”
When SubStandard reporters pointed out that the trail could be upgraded with stone dust to accommodate wheelchairs, pedestrians and bikers at a fraction of the $1.5 million paving cost and with none of the negative environmental impacts, Mr LeMond agreed heartily.
“Exactly!” he enthused. “That’s what makes the city eligible for this honour. It takes genius to pave paradise when it is obviously a terrible idea. Besides,” he said, “who needs more cow paths? You know our motto: ‘Pavement is Progress.’”
The award, donated by highway mogul Angus MacAdam, will be announced on the US-based National Asphalt Pavement Association podcast “Pave It Black.”
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Congratulations to Mr. Le Mond from Mr. Peter Peter I believe in Canadian black we have a patch we’re going to pave over I’m tired of making pies thanks again
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