Richard Froese
South Peace News
Big Lakes County supports a request from Spruce Point Park Association in its application to extend a permit to dredge the channel at its marina.
At its regular meeting Feb. 12, council approved a motion to provide a letter of support to the association in its application to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas for a five-year extension to its existing Water Act approval for the purpose of dredging at E 1/2 05-74-10-W5 west of Kinuso.
Spruce Point Park obtained a dredging permit effective March 11, 2011 and expires April 20, 2025, Pat Olansky, director of community services and planning, told council.
“The association would like to request a five-year extension to undertake dredging within the channel whenever necessary,” Olansky said.
“Dredging, when necessary, allows for the continued usage of the marina and channel to access Lesser Slave Lake at Spruce Point Park.”
She noted it would be the second extension for Spruce Point Park.
As the owner of the marina and channel, the association requires a letter of support from Big Lakes council, she added.