As the final decision of Sikh temple in westminster wood has been scheduled, could you please kindly consider your vote by asking yourself: Whether I will support the plan if my family lives beside a temple. I am a proud resident of westminster wood. My house is far away from the site. I feel sorry for all those who purchased house around the site. Here are my concerns:
1. As an immigrant family (I am from China and my husband from Iran), we fully understand that city supports a multiculture community. However, I believe the reason that majority of immigrants chose Guelph to settle down and raise their family is because Guelph is a wonderful city that offers the best quality of life and makes people feel that we are all proud Canadian. Please keep Guelph’s unique identity. We do NOT like to see Guelph to be divided to Indian community, Chinese community, etc.
2. A temple in the quiet resident area does not make sense. Especially, this temple will become the sikh community centre in Guelph, Kitchener and Cambridge area.
3. When building schools and public facilities, city always carefully considers the population and location. City needs to carefully consider that only very small percentage of residence will use this temple.
4. There is plenty of land available in south end. Please consider some sites that are more suitable to a busy temple.CP