‘Suicide fence’ project approved

The Seattle Landmarks and Preservation Board has approved the “Aurora Bridge Fence” project. The fence is meant to deter jumpers from committing suicide. Construction on the $8.1 million project is slated to begin early 2010. The Queen Anne Community Council has opposed this plan for several reasons. According to a letter they sent the Landmarks and Preservation Board earlier this year, they believe that the fence will not prevent a significant number of suicides, the public dollars spent on the project will be wasted and adding the fence would greatly destroy the appearance of the bridge.