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Haldimand County seeking public input to enhance Selkirk Waterfront Way through survey, in-person consultation

Haldimand County is seeking community input to enhance Selkirk’s Waterfront Way. A survey has been developed to collect feedback from residents and establish a community-driven vision for the Waterfront Way. An in-person consultation session is also planned.

In its present state, Waterfront Way is a scenic site offering views of Lake Erie, Selkirk Creek and a forested environment. This site features an existing trail with a pedestrian bridge connecting Erie St. South to Blue Water Parkway.

Specifically, feedback is being sought for the parkette leading to the Waterfront Way Trail – a part of the larger Great Lakes Waterfront Trail.

Landscape architecture and planning firm Stempski Kelly Associates Inc. will be facilitating the community engagement process and have produced conceptual designs for the Waterfront Way Parkette leading to the trail.

Conceptual designs are available on the county website at www.haldimancounty.ca/projects-initiatives/selkirk-waterfront-way and highlight several considerations – from walkway/dock configuration and materials to decorative planters, shade structures and seating.

Residents are encouraged to take the survey online and provide comments by Sunday, June 19, 2022.

Members of the public may also attend an in-person consultation session at the Selkirk Centennial Community Centre (34 Main St W, Selkirk) on Monday, June 20, 2022 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. to learn more and provide input. Registration is not required and all are welcome.

Feedback collected through the survey and in-person consultation will be used to inform the final designs for the parkette.

Anyone seeking further information about the survey or Selkirk Waterfront Way enhancements in general are encouraged to call 905-318-5932 or e-mail Haldimand County’s Community Development & Partnerships division at cdp@haldimandcounty.on.ca.