APPROVED | Lakefront Usage Strategy
Read about the Lakefront Usage Strategy Here:
https://rdnewsnow.com/2020/03/12/lakefront-strategy-approved-for-sylvan-lake/
https://www.sylvanlakenews.com/news/town-of-sylvan-lake-looking-at-lake-usage-in-new-survey/
The Lakefront Usage Strategy document was approved unanimously by Town of Sylvan Lake Council in March 2020!
Sylvan Lake is a popular recreation destination and is anticipated to become even more popular over time. However, there are existing issues that could be addressed to improve the current and future experience of users and visitors to the lake.
Many lakefront activities currently take place largely in a disorganized fashion; there is little separation between activities and this sometimes results in conflicts between users. It is anticipated that the number of people using the lakefront will increase over time, potentially increasing the frequency and severity of conflicts that could occur.
The Sylvan Lake Lakefront Usage Strategy (LUS) refines the vision for the lakefront established in previous planning documents and identifies improvements that could be implemented along the lakefront. Specifically building upon the vision and policies in the Sustainable Waterfront Area Redevelopment Plan (SWARP), the LUS seeks to improve safety (along the shoreline and within the water) and to functionally organize uses along the lakefront.
The LUS also outlines an implementation strategy to direct future work and the allocation of funds to facilitate the improvements. Informed by public and stakeholder engagement, the LUS is a non-statutory document that is intended to serve as a guide for future decision-making regarding public and private investments.
The extent to which investments and improvements align with the LUS will indicate the time frame in which the vision for the lakefront is achieved. As such, all efforts should be made to ensure that future decisions align with the information provided in this document.