Questions have been raised about the safety and effectiveness of fencing used in many areas of Calgary, in light of a freak accident that killed a 13-year-old.
On Tuesday, Duncan McRae was longboarding in the community of Millrise when he lost control at the bottom of a hill. He ran into a cable fence which cut his throat, and died a short time later.
In light of the tragedy, some questioned why the city uses ‘post and cable’ fencing, saying if McRae had not hit a cable, he may have survived.
On Wednesday, the city issued a statement saying that they act as a visual identifier to separate areas without being visually obtrusive. They also prevent vehicles from shortcutting through areas while still allowing pedestrians to get through.
It added that post and cable fencing is a cost-effective solution that is relatively low maintenance, does not create snow drifting, and does not create a barrier for pedestrians and issues with lines of sight.
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