Tronson Road Boat Launch Replacement (Lake Access Site #11)
Consultation has concluded
Introduction
The City will be replacing the boat launch and improving parking at 8130 Tronson Road (Lake Access Site #11). The project will start in March 2023 and is scheduled to be complete by summer 2023.
Background
Throughout numerous public participation initiatives and consultation for the Official Community Plan, Parks Master Plan and Lake Access Plan, the City has consistently heard that the public would like to see more access to Okanagan Lake. Given that much of Vernon’s lakeshore property is privately owned, Vernon’s lake accesses play an important role in connecting residents, drainage, and wildlife to Okanagan Lake. Unlike parks, lake accesses are public road rights of way that provide access to water bodies, and when used recreationally are intended for short interludes.
One of Council’s 2019-2022 Strategic Plan goals is to develop a minimum of one lake access site per year. To achieve that goal, the City is focusing on development of the 15 priority lake access sites listed within the 2018 Lake Access Plan. The Tronson Road Boat Launch Replacement is located within Lake Access Site #11, which is one of the top 15 priority locations.
Project Details
The project includes:
Replacing the boat launch
Repaving and parking improvements
One-way travel and directional signage
West of the boat launch, the City has completed a shoreline restoration project including rip-rap, gabion baskets, and plantings to reduce erosion of Tronson Road. Also included was a viewing platform with benches, garbage receptacle, and bike parking.
Feedback
The survey closed on May 31, 2021.
Introduction
The City will be replacing the boat launch and improving parking at 8130 Tronson Road (Lake Access Site #11). The project will start in March 2023 and is scheduled to be complete by summer 2023.
Background
Throughout numerous public participation initiatives and consultation for the Official Community Plan, Parks Master Plan and Lake Access Plan, the City has consistently heard that the public would like to see more access to Okanagan Lake. Given that much of Vernon’s lakeshore property is privately owned, Vernon’s lake accesses play an important role in connecting residents, drainage, and wildlife to Okanagan Lake. Unlike parks, lake accesses are public road rights of way that provide access to water bodies, and when used recreationally are intended for short interludes.
One of Council’s 2019-2022 Strategic Plan goals is to develop a minimum of one lake access site per year. To achieve that goal, the City is focusing on development of the 15 priority lake access sites listed within the 2018 Lake Access Plan. The Tronson Road Boat Launch Replacement is located within Lake Access Site #11, which is one of the top 15 priority locations.
Project Details
The project includes:
Replacing the boat launch
Repaving and parking improvements
One-way travel and directional signage
West of the boat launch, the City has completed a shoreline restoration project including rip-rap, gabion baskets, and plantings to reduce erosion of Tronson Road. Also included was a viewing platform with benches, garbage receptacle, and bike parking.
