Presentation to Committee that included 3 key recommendations;
1) Designate a committee to formulate a plan for remedial techniques to improve the water quality in the west harbour, with action plans implemented by the summer of 2021.
Questions were raised by the Committee about the dredging process in the Harbour and if it contributed to the issues.
A Staff Report was requested to outline the dredging process including how they water test.
The Committee has also requested to have Jennifer Leno from Water Pollution to attend their next meeting to explain the testing processes and to answer questions.
2) Design walkways from the canoe and sailing school compounds to the water’s edge that protect citizens who are launching their watercraft.
Action: The Parks Manager to price out the cost of a beach mat for the watercraft that is at least 8 feet wide. Jeremy previously received an estimate for a mat that he will send to the Chair.
3) Devise a means for safe entry into the harbour waters from the west harbour beach that is accessible to those wanting to use the harbour.
The Town has requested funding for an accessible dock and are hoping to hear back in March. An accessible dock was also included in the passed budget at council as a future placeholder.
Action: The Committee requested to keep these 3 recommendations on unfinished business.