Waterfront Access Strategy

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The Waterfront Access Strategy will develop an overall long-term vision for enhancing public use and access to the Rideau River and Kemptville Creek. The study will look at the access for boats and kayaks, the waterfront trail network and recreational amenities in and around waterfront parks. The overall vision for an improved waterfront access and park system is supported by the Municipality’s comprehensive framework through the official plan policies, tourism objectives, strategic plan, park and recreation plan, trails strategy and other important design work completed to date (e.g., Terra Marine Walkway project, environmental assessment, etc.).

We want to hear from you

Have your say! Join our virtual stakeholder meeting sessions for the Waterfront Access Strategy, under development by the Municipality of North Grenville. Attend either in the afternoon or in the evening (or both!), and our team will inform you of the details of the strategy, identify gaps in current uses with your feedback, identify future opportunities, and establish the vision for the waterfront going forward. Please see the agenda below for more details.

Who knows the waterfront best? You do!

Let us know:

  • What you enjoy about the Kemptville Creek and the Rideau River the most
  • How you think the municipality could improve the waterway
  • How we can help businesses better utilize the waterway
  • How the waterway should be protected
  • And all your other thoughts in relation to the waterfront!

Details of the virtual meeting will be sent over email. After registration for the event, the link to the virtual meeting will be sent the week of the event.

AUG 24, 2023

Stakeholder Meeting (Virtual)

SESSION 1
1:00pm to 3:00pm

Join this presentation followed by a Q&A and discussion period, and help shape the future of the waterfront

AUG 24, 2023

Stakeholder Meeting (Virtual)

SESSION 2
5:30pm to 7:30pm

Join this presentation followed by a Q&A and discussion period, and help shape the future of the waterfront

AUG 29, 2023

In-Person Bus Tour - Public Engagement Session

2:00pm to 3:30pm

Have your say! Take part in this BUS TOUR, presentation followed by a Q&A and discussion period, and help shape the future of the waterfront.

LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS AVAILABLE.

AUG 29, 2023

Public Engagement Session (In-Person meeting)

4:30pm to 6:30pm

Have your say! Take part in this presentation followed by a Q&A and discussion period, and help shape the future of the waterfront.

Who's listening

Heather CurrieTourism CoordinatorThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
613-258-9569 ext. 128

Timeline

Information Gathering

May – June 2023

May – June 2023

Community and Stakeholder Engagement Round 1

May – August 2023

Community and Stakeholder Engagement Round 2

September – October 2023

September – October 2023

Implementation Plan

October-November 2023

Draft Waterfront Access Strategy Report

November 2023

November 2023

Presentation to Council

December 2023

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Accessibility Statement

Municipal Office
285 County Road #44,
PO Box 130
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0

Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

General Inquiries
613-258-9569

Arena Staff (business hours)
613-258-9569 ext 141 or 175

Arena Staff (evenings/weekends)
613-316-2451 or 613-316-5010

After-hours Emergency Number
613-787-5651

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