Investigates park access
A City of Powell River report on improving wheelchair and walker access to Willingdon Beach Park is being prepared after a request by staff at a local assisted-living facility. At its August 15 meeting, the city’s committee of the whole directed parks, recreation and culture director Ray Boogaards to look at what the city can do to make it easier for people with mobility challenges to access the park to attend events such as the annual Powell River Logger Sports competition.
Supports derelict boat bill
Committee of the whole gave unanimous consent to have mayor Dave Formosa provide a letter of support for Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Sheila Malcolmson’s private members bill, Bill C-352, for dealing with the growing problem of abandoned boats on the coast and the jurisdictional gap that has allowed the problem to flourish. The committee also decided that a petition for the public to sign in support will be made available at the city’s wharfinger’s office and at city hall.
Expects new garbage trucks
City director of infrastructure Tor Birtig reported at the August 15 committee of the whole meeting his department expects to take possession of two new split-bin trucks with automated lift arms during the first week of September. He said the order, which was expected in August, met with some minor delays.
