City of Kawartha Lakes Secondary Plan

At our AGM, Lance Sherk, Director of Economic Development,  talked about the Secondary Plan that was being developed for the City of Kawartha Lakes.

7 Policy Papers have been developed so far in the process:

Below is the announcement the CoKL made about the Secondary Plan process:

City of Kawartha Lakes Community Based
Secondary Plans for Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, Omemee and Woodville
Notice of Project Launch

The City of Kawartha Lakes is studying the long-term growth and development of five settlement areas: Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, Omemee and Woodville. The study and resulting Secondary Plans are being undertaken in accordance with the Planning Act of Ontario.

The City of Kawartha Lakes continues to experience significant growth in year-round and seasonal population. The City wishes to ensure that continued growth in the five settlement areas is managed in a sustainable way that recognizes the integrity and unique aspects of each community. The Community Based approach will involve stakeholders and explore visions and options for future development.

Public and agency comments will be incorporated into the study and resulting Secondary Plans. There will be numerous opportunities for public involvement which will be advertised in the future.

In the interim, further information can be found at www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca or contact Michael Benner at [email protected], 705-324-9411 x1330 or Paddy Kennedy at [email protected], 416-229-4647 x2394.

Michael Benner, MCIP RPP
Manager of Policy Planning
Development Services – Planning Services
City of Kawartha Lakes
180 Kent St. W., Lindsay ON K9V 2Y6

More information can be found at:  http://www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca/residents/planning-building/secondary-plans

As more public hearings are scheduled, we will try to notify people about it.

Civic Weekend

Civic Weekend is here and it is going to be a busy one!

Here is a reminder of all the activities that are happening this weekend.

Saturday

  • SLSC Regatta – open to all ages of the whole community.  All boat types and sizes can race.  Show up at the sailing club at 9:00am.
  • SPA BBQ & Street Dance – 6pm at the Park.  Fun filled evening catching up with friends and getting your groove on!

Sunday

  • Church Service – 10:30am.  Doug Norris from the Rosedale United Church will be doing the service.
  • Water Races – 2pm at the Beach.  Lots of fun.  Swimming, Canoeing, and lots of other fun events.  All ages are encouraged to participate.
  • SLSC Prize Giving – 6pm at Rose Hill.  Everyone welcome – sailors and non-sailors.  There will be homemade burgers and dessert.

Monday

  • The 174th Annual Running & Novelty Race at Swannanoa.  Lots of fun from babies to 100+.

The Church is also organizing their Annual Salvation Army Food Drive

In 2011, a new method for gathering food drive donations was introduced where bags of non-perishable food items were picked up from door steps in the community. Volunteers gathered 77 bags of food and collected $875.

Due to the success of last year’s efforts, the volunteers from the Sturgeon Point Union Church and
the Sturgeon Lake Sailing Club will once again be dropping off empty grocery bags at
your home or cottage on the August long weekend.

 Kindly fill up the bag with non perishable items in
support of this year’s Food Drive.

The volunteers will be around again on Monday August 6th between 3:00-5:00pm
to pick up your filled grocery bag. Please leave your bag at your front door step or porch
for collection by Monday afternoon.

Other Drop Off Options:
Sunday August 5th, Sturgeon Point Union Church Service
Monday August 6th, Civic Weekend Running Races at Swannanoa

 Donations are also gratefully accepted with
cheques made out to:

Salvation Army Food Bank

Hope everyone enjoys this fun filled weekend!

Frog Jog Count Down

18 days until the 1st Annual Frog Jog/Walk! Is everyone out practicing?

This event will take place on Saturday, July 7th at 11am.

This is a 5 km FUN Run/Walk and 1 km kid’s run/walk around the village. This event will be a great opportunity to get together for a tour around the Point.

The FROG JOG will start and finish at the Park. There will be finishers’ ribbons and a prize draw at the finish line afterwards, and refreshments and snacks will be provided. Note that this event is open to everyone, and participants can complete the course at their own pace.

If you aren’t planning lace up your runners for this event, please consider volunteering.  Contact Rosemary Stochel at [email protected] if you are able to volunteer.

If having a quiet morning sitting out enjoying the sun is more up your speed, please bring your lawn chairs to the roadside and cheer on the runners!


More information is available on our facebook page.