February 22, 1962

Start Flats Move

Removal of buildings from squatter areas in Whitehorse is to commence at once. Northern affairs and territorial officials made the announcement today.

The first step will be moving all buildings not being used for residential purposes. Areas involved include Crown land on Whiskey Flats, Moccasin Flats, Sleepy Hollow, West of Eighth Avenue and on the Two Mile.

The government will move these buildings without charge at the request of the owners to privately owned or leased land anywhere within a 10- miles radius of the city.

The free move applies only to buildings which meet the standards of the area to which they are to be moved.

Detailed information concerning the proposed move is available at Room 306 in the federal building.

The government spokesmen said residential buildings will be moved at a later date.

Initial announcement of the program for clearing these areas was made prior to the Lot 19 plebiscite. At that time the government indicated it intended to remove buildings from the various squatter areas where Crown land was involved.

Territorial subdivisions to which buildings may now be moved, if they meet the standards, include Crestview at Mile 923 and Canyon Crescent at Mile 912. Seventy-five new lots will be available at Porter Creek upon completion of the plan of survey which is expected to be finished very soon.

A transient area, where land may be leased, is being cleared now North of the Two Mile Hill. Minimum standards will apply there, commensurate with health and sanitation requirements. It is expected to be open in early summer, dependent upon securing a good water supply.