Bobcaygeon Beach project on track

BOBCAYGEON — After experiencing weather-related delays followed by a pause due to COVID-19 and additional required studies, construction for the Bobcaygeon Beach Park redevelopment is expected to resume in August.

Even though the machinery was silent, the project has kept buzzing along.

During the provincial stay-athome order, staff continued tasks within social distancing protocols to keep the project moving and the park is now back on schedule to open by summer 2022.

“Council is glad to hear shovels will be in the ground at Bobcaygeon Beach Park soon,” Mayor Andy Letham said.

“The park has been highly anticipated and we’re pleased it’s still expected to open by next summer in spite of the delays. When it’s done, it will be a destination park not only for Bobcaygeon but for all of Kawartha Lakes, and we can’t wait to see it.”

Ward 2 Coun. Kathleen Seymour-Fagan is likewise looking forward to the project’s unveiling next year.

“I appreciate the support, understanding and patience from all residents and businesses for this ongoing major project,” Seymour-Fagan said.

The beach park design focuses on water recreation and will facilitate use by various watercraft user groups including activities such as rowing, kayaking, canoeing and motorized watercraft.

The design incorporates outdoor pavilions, docking to provide access to the Big Bob Channel, washroom facilities to service all park users, playground structures, water view walking paths and shoreline improvements with a focus on connection to all park features.