Boaters who have used Porritt Landing this summer have likely noticed brand new wooden docks floating at the popular boat launch.  

The docks provide spots to park up to 12 boats and should be available for rent by mid-August.

The floating docks are part of larger revitalization of the area that began last year.

Docking spots will cost $470 the season.

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A lottery for the spots will likely take place held in August. This summerSA国际影视传媒檚 fees will be prorated to account for a shorter docking period (boats must be removed by September 30).

Lottery winners will have the option to renew their each year indefinitely, said Smith.

A waitlist will be established if the demand for spaces overshoots the supply.

Additional spots will be up for rent on the opposite side of the launch as well, bringing the total number of parking spots into the 16-to-20 range.

SA国际影视传媒淲e feel that the amount of spaces will go probably this year or next year,SA国际影视传媒� said Smith.

He said the town plans to build more wooden docks and increase the number of spaces to meet any future demand.

The town is also working on adding spots for single-day docking spots.

Mayor Brad Mapes said designated parking spots at Porritt Landed were SA国际影视传媒渄efinitely needed.SA国际影视传媒�

SA国际影视传媒淚SA国际影视传媒檝e heard from a lot of residents, when you have a family member that needs assistance to get in and out of the boat, theySA国际影视传媒檙e not able to get in and out because someoneSA国际影视传媒檚 got their boat jammed up into the best spot,SA国际影视传媒� Mapes said on July 3.

SA国际影视传媒淭his way... we have a designated area where youSA国际影视传媒檒l be able to load and unload without any issues for the public.SA国际影视传媒�

In addition to looking fresh and inviting, said Mapes, the wooden docks are much safer than the plastic docks on the far side of the launch.

Boaters were not previously required to pay to moor their boats at Porritt Landing.

Mapes said the town intends to ramp up bylaw enforcement, and that boaters who park without paying could see their vessels impounded and face a $300 fine.

The revitalization of Porritt Landing also includes the installation of an open-air shelter, picnic tables, portable washrooms, a fire pit and playground equipment.

The town earmarked $32,000 for Porritt Landing upgrades in the 2018 budget.

Smith said he has heard lots of positive feedback from residents and plasurecrafters about the upgrades to Porritt Landing.

SA国际影视传媒淚t should help support tourism as well as provide a nice facility for residents of the community to more easily and fairly access the waterways,SA国际影视传媒� he said.