May 10, 2023 12:36pm
An inflatable water park might be pertaining to Erieau Beach.
Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff and South Kent Councillor Ryan Doyle made the statement through social networks Wednesday in a pre-recorded video, stating there’s a “new opportunity” pertaining to the neighborhood and it’s going to be occurring at the beach in Erieau.
Mayor Canniff informed CK News Today the concept is to have it up and running by next month, if whatever goes according to strategy.
“We think you’ll be just as excited about it as we are,” said Canniff.
The proposition is called Aqua City and the owners/operators, Sam and Michael Fife, informed Doyle throughout the statement that the park will have a series of challenges, consisting of slides and trampolines, mentioning it might be the very first water park of its kind in Southwestern Ontario.
Mayor Canniff said the task will still require approval from Council if zoning or law changes are needed, however doesn’t predict any significant obstacles.
Fife, a Chatham native, said the huge beach in Erieau is best for the water park.
Another Aqua City proposition for Colchester Beach near Harrow in the Town of Essex was shot down by their town council recently.
Essex Town authorities asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry if the water park is allowed, and after months of research study, it verified it was allowable.
A discussion at Essex Town Council revealed Aqua City will require a barge to put concrete weights on the flooring of Lake Erie so it can anchor the inflatables and buoys. The buoys will mark the boundary of the park and chains will secure the inflatables so they don’t drift away, however they might be eliminated if required.
The business likewise informed Essex Town Council it would require a camping tent on the beachfront to sign up customers, store equipment, and hold safety rundowns. It would likewise house emergency situation phone equipment and emergency treatment equipment.
Canniff said the owners have actually informed him that safety is critical at the water park.
All individuals need to use a life vest inside the park and kids under 5 won’t be allowed, and an adult need to accompany kids under 10.
