I wholeheartedly support the…

I wholeheartedly support the initiative to amend the Rondeau Park Management Plan, as outlined in ERO 019-8289, enabling cottages to remain until at least 2038. The original 1894 Park charter established the cottage community as a central part of Rondeau’s purpose, and this heritage continues to shape the park’s character today.

However, to maintain this heritage, it is essential that lease extensions offer fair, manageable terms for the cottage community. These leases should avoid punitive economic conditions and should be drafted in close consultation with the Rondeau Cottagers Association.

In addition, the cottage community has been awaiting follow-up on the decision made in December 2019 (ERO 011-1300), which promised further consultation on long-term occupancy solutions. We urge timely action to engage with the cottage community on this proposal.