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As a lot of Ontario progresses to Stage 3 of the COVID-19 reopening course of, the sand-covered portion of Seashore Drive in Wasaga Seashore, Ont., will steadily reopen this week after city council accepted a security plan Tuesday.
Wasaga Seashore council voted to shut the primary seaside space on July 2 and to scale back municipal beachfront parking after crowds had been noticed congregating there on Canada Day and on the previous weekends, in contravention of public well being rules in place to forestall the unfold of the novel coronavirus.
“Public health and safety has always been our prime concern during the pandemic, and that is why we had to close the Beach Drive area earlier this month,” Wasaga Seashore Mayor Nina Bifolchi mentioned in an announcement.
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“This new plan ensures we can manage the space properly, allowing visitors and residents to once again enjoy this part of our waterfront.”
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As a part of the group security plan, the city has created 4 pods to accommodate individuals who wish to entry the sand-covered portion of Seashore Drive. One pod is designated for residents solely.
“Through our plan and the use of our pods, we can control access to specific areas of the sand-covered portion of Beach Drive and control physical distancing within the pods,” Bifolchi mentioned.
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“Each pod has been assigned a certain capacity based on the amount of space taken up.”
Entry to the pods will probably be managed by one among 9 of the city’s “beach ambassadors.”
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The Wasaga Seashore security plan additionally prohibits pets, barbecues and sports activities on the seaside.
Seashore ambassadors and municipal legislation enforcement workers will educate guests on the seaside’s guidelines, and there may even be indicators displayed across the space to tell individuals of the present coronavirus measures.
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Wasaga Seashore officers say additional adjustments could also be required to make sure the security of individuals on the seaside.
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