By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland
As fall begins, Councillor Emily Chorley took a moment at council this week to report on the various recreational facilities and programs that have had a most unusual year – which, in some cases, included extended closure – due to the coronavirus pandemic.
At the Cobourg Community Centre, Chorley said, operations are going well, including the Northumberland Minor Hockey Association and West Northumberland Girls’ Hockey taking to the ice pads.
“Seniors’ programs are operating at 64% capacity last week, which is a small increase over the week prior,” she added.
“Various classes and programs are still available, and the walking track is open. Please remember to register in advance.”
The boat lift for power boats happened Oct. 2, with sail boats to get lift-out Oct. 24. The town’s dredge is moving back after a successful project in Prince Edward County, dredging the Wellington Canal.
The Victoria Park campground and marina will close Oct. 25, at which point staff will begin work on winterizing both sites. Nov. 16 has been announced as the date to make your 2021 bookings for the campground.
“The opening of the beach on weekdays continues without problems,” Chorley said.
“The fencing will be removed this week, and the beach will be open full-time.”
Meanwhile, meetings are being held to look ahead to plan how the beach will operate in 2021.
Chorley thanked members of the public for completing 233 surveys on the east pier project. The input will be presented to the consultant on the project as they develop more detailed designs.
These should be available for additional input next month.
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