The municipality of Kawartha Lakes will begin opening public boat launches on Thursday, May 14th, just in time for the Victoria Day long weekend.
Members of the public will be allowed to launch their boats, in groups of less than five people who maintain a physical distance of at least six feet from each other.
“Kawartha Lakes continues to take all necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of residents and staff,” states the municipality in a media release. “Boat launches will continue to be monitored closely and the closures could be reinstated if the municipality sees any increased signs of risk.”
Signs will be placed at boat launches reminding boaters of public health precautions. The municipality also says the public should expect to see an increased presence of local law enforcement.
Kawartha Lakes originally closed all public boat launches on April 2nd, along with all other outdoor recreational amenities. Playgrounds, sports fields, sports courts, skateboard parks, picnic areas, outdoor exercise equipment, washroom facilities, beaches, and park shelters remain closed.
The municipality has also lifted a few other restrictions.
The municipal-wide burn ban was lifted on Friday, May 8th; however, the northern part of Kawartha Lakes is still under Ontario’s restricted fire zone.
On Monday, May 11th, the Lindsay landfill site reopened to the public with some restrictions including no cash payment and a limit on the number of vehicles allowed on site. The Fenelon and Eldon landfills will also reopen to the public on Monday, May 18th with the same protocols in place.
On Tuesday, May 12th, the multi-use Victoria Rail Trail reopened to ATVs (the trail was already open to walking and cycling).
