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Sunset Point park and trail closed

The park is closed due to high water levels and storm debris
2019-11-14 SunsetAfter JO-002
After extreme weather events on October and November, Sunset Point in Collingwood has seen shoreline erosion causing damage to existing infrastructure. Contributed image
NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD
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On Friday, April 24, the Town of Collingwood has closed Sunset Point Park and the park’s trail system until further notice due to high water levels and storm debris. These conditions have left the shoreline prone to damage, slides, sinkholes, and flooding. Please stay clear!

Signage and barricades will be in place and new signs will be installed with additional information in the days ahead. The Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department, along with By-law Enforcement, will continue to monitor conditions at Sunset Point Park and other shoreline parks in Collingwood. Please continue to exercise caution on all shorelines and waterfront trails in the Town of Collingwood.

The Town of Collingwood is undertaking measures to rehabilitate Sunset Point Park and trails, however there are temporary project delays as the Town and Province respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Collingwood playgrounds, dog parks, skatepark, tennis courts, and fenced ball diamonds continue to be temporarily closed until further notice. Parks and trails that remain open are for pass-through use only while physical distancing and are not available for congregation or gathering.

On Wednesday, April 22, the Town closed Heritage Drive, from Waterside Lane to Millennium Park, until further notice due to flooding caused by wind, ice, and waves. Trails out to Millennium Park are also closed.

The public is thanked for their patience and understanding, and for continuing to stay home, self-isolate, and exercise physical distancing so to limit the spread of COVID-19.
 
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