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About the Waterfront User Needs Assessment and Detailed Design Plan Cobourg’s waterfront is a defining part of the town. Previously an industrial port, community and political will has transformed the waterfront into an important community destination focused on recreation, cultural, tourism and the environment. However, this transformation is ongoing. While the industrial past is well hidden, there is still work to be done to address the needs of the community now and in the future.
The Waterfront User Needs Assessment and Detailed Design Plan (Waterfront Plan), which was adopted by Council in 2018, provides the community with a roadmap for creating a beautiful, accessible and sustainable waterfront. The Plan recommends 83 initiatives in 24 projects to enhance Cobourg’s waterfront over a 24-year period. Each project requires Council’s approval, and the proposed upgrades to the Campground is one of the first projects under consideration.
Project #2: Waterfront Plan - Campground The Victoria Park Campground is a 3.8-acre parcel, bordered by Division Street to the west, Cobourg Beach to the south, Victoria Park to the east, and mixed-use residential and commercial development and Centennial Pool to the north. The park consists of 71 serviced R/V sites and 5 unserviced tent sites. There is an on-site sanitary disposal station.
While there is strong support for the campground to remain in operation in its current location due to both the amenity and revenue it provides, there is also strong opposition by those who feel it is an eyesore. While there is very little support to use the land for a waterfront hotel as was proposed in a tourism asset study in 2015, many support the idea of phasing out the campground and integrating it with the larger waterfront.
The public engagement objective for the Campground is to:
Provide commentary on the eight initiatives identified for the Campground
We're looking for your feedback: To share your thoughts on the Campground in respect to the eight initiatives please contribute to the following public engagement opportunities below:
1. Join our Forum 2. Share a Story
CLOSED Thank you to all citizens who participated in our public engagement process for the Waterfront Plan. Please see the News Feed below to follow up on the project conclusion.
About the Waterfront User Needs Assessment and Detailed Design Plan Cobourg’s waterfront is a defining part of the town. Previously an industrial port, community and political will has transformed the waterfront into an important community destination focused on recreation, cultural, tourism and the environment. However, this transformation is ongoing. While the industrial past is well hidden, there is still work to be done to address the needs of the community now and in the future.
The Waterfront User Needs Assessment and Detailed Design Plan (Waterfront Plan), which was adopted by Council in 2018, provides the community with a roadmap for creating a beautiful, accessible and sustainable waterfront. The Plan recommends 83 initiatives in 24 projects to enhance Cobourg’s waterfront over a 24-year period. Each project requires Council’s approval, and the proposed upgrades to the Campground is one of the first projects under consideration.
Project #2: Waterfront Plan - Campground The Victoria Park Campground is a 3.8-acre parcel, bordered by Division Street to the west, Cobourg Beach to the south, Victoria Park to the east, and mixed-use residential and commercial development and Centennial Pool to the north. The park consists of 71 serviced R/V sites and 5 unserviced tent sites. There is an on-site sanitary disposal station.
While there is strong support for the campground to remain in operation in its current location due to both the amenity and revenue it provides, there is also strong opposition by those who feel it is an eyesore. While there is very little support to use the land for a waterfront hotel as was proposed in a tourism asset study in 2015, many support the idea of phasing out the campground and integrating it with the larger waterfront.
The public engagement objective for the Campground is to:
Provide commentary on the eight initiatives identified for the Campground
We're looking for your feedback: To share your thoughts on the Campground in respect to the eight initiatives please contribute to the following public engagement opportunities below:
1. Join our Forum 2. Share a Story
CLOSED Thank you to all citizens who participated in our public engagement process for the Waterfront Plan. Please see the News Feed below to follow up on the project conclusion.
Waterfront Plan: Campground has finished this stage
To provide the public with balanced and objective information to assist in understanding the problems, alternatives and/or solutions.
Consult
Waterfront Plan: Campground has finished this stage
To obtain public feedback on analysis, alternatives and/or decisions.
Involve
Waterfront Plan: Campground has finished this stage
The final outcomes of the consultation are documented here and may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
Collaborate
Waterfront Plan: Campground has finished this stage
To partner with the public in each aspect of the decision, including the development of alternatives and the identification of preferred solution.
Empower
Waterfront Plan: Campground is currently at this stage
To place final decision-making in the hands of the public.