Cobourg Lifeguard Towers Used for Geographic Location in a Emergency

In Local

(Today’s Northumberland file photo)

Although the four lifeguard towners on Victoria Beach in Cobourg haven’t been used in the last two years, town officials say they do serve a purpose.

The first two of the towers were installed in August 2018 at a cost of approximately $12,000 each, but for the last two years the towers have been placed on the beach, but haven’t been used by lifeguards.

Communications Manager with the Town of Cobourg, Kara Euale said that each of the towers has public safety signage posted as well as numbers to call if emergency services are required.

“The lifeguard towers are built into the Town of Cobourg’s emergency response system and each of the towers are registered for their geographic location.

Therefore, having the towers in place provides an exact location for emergency response teams to locate an individual if they call from one of those four locations.”

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Northumberland OPP – Suspicious Vehicle Leads to Drug Arrest (Name Released)

The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a report of a suspicious

Read More...

Win Tickets to World Premiere of REZ GAS at The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope

Today’s Northumberland and the Capitol Theatre are giving away two tickets to opening night of Rez Gas at on

Read More...

Construction Begins on Improvements at Welcome Intersection in Port Hope

Northumberland County is moving forward with improvements to the intersection of County Road 2, County Road 10, and County

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu