Thank you for this…

Thank you for this opportunity to share my opinion with respect to this important revision to the Rondeau Park Management Plan.

I strongly support the proposal in ERO 019 8289 to amend the Management Plan to allow cottages to remain in the Park until 2038. The cottage community has been a part of the Park’s fabric since its charter in 1894 and there is no objectively demonstrated rationale for the removal of the Park’s cottages.

New lease conditions and fees should be reasonable, balancing fiscal obligation to the Province, yet not resulting in financial eviction of the cottage community brought about by uncertainty around uncontrolled lease fee increases.
The Rondeau Cottagers Association must be included in fair and transparent discussions around future terms and conditions. All parties want honest, constructive dialogue, protecting the Park for all to enjoy.

Ultimately, a solution for long term tenure of Rondeau’s cottage community must be pursued, as approved by ERO 011-1300, posted on December 20, 2019.
The current ERO proposal provides time and opportunity to address long term tenure of the historic and culturally significant cottage community.
Let’s ensure another 130 years of co-existence for all to enjoy.

Thank you.