At its September 9 Council meeting, the Municipality of Kincardine
discussed next steps to plan for the future of the Bluewater Trailer Park lands, including
a community engagement process to help shape the property’s future as a public
space.
In 2024, Council determined that the current use of the lands as a seasonal trailer park
did not align with the property’s original dedication for use as a public park, garden, or
walkway.
Following legal advice, Council made the decision to terminate the existing lease to
honour the original dedication of the lands. Recognizing the impact on seasonal
tenants, Council approved a three-year transition period, extending the lease until
October 31, 2027, to provide tenants with additional time to make alternative
arrangements.
As the end of the lease approaches, the Municipality is sharing information so seasonal
tenants and the broader community understand the decision, the reasons behind it, the
transition timeline and the next phase of work: planning what the property could become
in the future.
Retaining a Landscape Architect to undertake community consultation and park design
will be considered through the Mayor’s 2027 budget.
The Landscape Architect would work with the Municipality and the community to
develop a plan for the property that reflects its intended use as a public park, garden, or
walkway.
Community to Help Shape the Future of the Lands
Council emphasized that community engagement should be an important part of the
process. Residents will have opportunities to share their ideas, priorities and aspirations
for the property and help shape a long-term vision for this waterfront public space while
respecting the original dedication of the property.
If approved, planning and community engagement will take place in 2027, so the
Municipality is prepared for the future use of the lands.
For further background information, visit the Municipality of Kincardine’s Bluewater
Trailer Park project page: https://www.kincardine.ca/Trailer-Park
