The Metropolis of Sarnia has recognized places the place encampments could possibly be positioned, based mostly on prohibitions outlined in a protocol just lately adopted by council.
Communications Supervisor Steve Henschel mentioned the areas have been pinpointed after metropolis council requested the knowledge at its current assembly.
“These areas embody sections of the analysis park, the 402 Enterprise Park, a number of parcels (of land) positioned alongside London Line close to Modeland Street and on the southside of Lakeshore Street, reverse Mike Weir Park in Vibrant’s Grove,” mentioned Henschel.
He mentioned the areas, on municipally owned land, match particular setbacks.
“The encampment protocol units out numerous setbacks to offer a buffer between delicate makes use of, resembling childcare amenities, playgrounds, and personal residences. So, for instance, 100 metres from playgrounds, 100 metres from residential properties and inside 10 metres of personal property,” mentioned Henschel.
On account of the setbacks, he admits many of the places are on the east finish of town, however nonetheless serviced by a Sarnia Transit route.
Of their report back to council, employees mentioned amendments would have to be made to the encampment response protocol if there was a need to embody or take away properties from the listing.
“This can be a dwelling doc,” Henschel mentioned. “We anticipate it to evolve over time. We did seek the advice of with the varied companies that present providers to those people who’re marginalized and experiencing homelessness in our neighborhood and with the county in getting ready this doc.”
Per week in the past, Sarnia council permitted a revised homeless encampment protocol which gave Sarnia police the authority to subject trespass notices at an established encampment at Rainbow Park.
