Region could delay new police station: Bentley

02/07/2008 20:29. A new police station has been approved by Niagara's police services board, but the project could be held up by the region "for no good reason", says Grimsby Mayor Bob Bentley.

During a Niagara Regional Police Services Board public meeting last Thursday, Mayor Bentley and fellow board member Bill Smeaton, a regional councillor for Niagara Falls, expressed concerns over potential delays for the construction of a new 8 District facility.

While the board approved initiation of the project, including the hiring of a project manager, at a confidential meeting May 15, the board may face a major hurdle at the regional level next Thursday at regional council.

While $2.5 million has already been approved for the project back in 2003, the Region must still provide full approval for... // Niagarathisweek.com