09/01/2025
Since 2016, we the Harbour Authority of Summerford have been struggling (so far, with nothing to show for the many hours spent) to get a boat launch, a couple floating docks and parking spaces to accommodate 3 or 4 maybe 5 vehicle-trailer units - while boaters are out in boat. Crown lands Gander will not deal with the issue. Seemingly, they always create another obstacle, so much more BS to say no. Our MHA, Speaker Derek Bennet, has been trying to help, but they erect impediments to even him, perhaps the 3rd or 4th most powerful person in the Legislature. There's an election coming soon, send a letter to Derek, email, text or whatever to push our application through Crown Lands. Let Derek know you are prepared to vote Tory, (that buddy from Twillingate?) even if you have to hold your nose while doing so! No one but Derek - and you with your vote - can apply pressure to make the boat launch happen, at least move along the process. Without getting the provincial lands applied for, we, the Harbour Authority, a Federally funded outfit can do nothing.
FYI:
Bennett, Derek
Primmer, Rodger
You;Morgan, Tara;Foss, Pamela;Hamlyn, David
Good morning Rodger,
As per below email thread concerning the application by the Summerford/Cottlesville Harbour Authority to acquire land for marine development with parking area.
In March you referenced that the application is in “held” status pending regulations being finalized.
Please provide an update on the application.
Regards,
Derek
From: Primmer, Rodger
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2025 2:08 PM
To: Bennett, Derek
Cc: Morgan, Tara ; p j ; Foss, Pamela
Subject: RE: Applications 161242 and 163286
Good Day Derek,
Application # 163668 from the Harbour Authority is for access and a parking area which will be in conjunction with application # 163286 for a water lot to develop wharves, slipways and to expand parking areas by eventual infilling. A shoreline reservation applies on application #163668 however a parking area is not a use which can currently be considered under section 7 of the Lands Act. Recent amendments to the Lands Act included amendments to section 7 which allows for other purposes prescribed by the Minister, to the extent required for the purpose. It is my understanding that regulations are in the process of being prepared to define what other purposes may be considered within reservations of water bodies. Once this is completed we will be in a position to determine if application #163668 can be considered further. Since title to the area outlined for #163668 is requested, it impacts whether # 163286 can proceed also. We have placed the applications in Held status pending the regulations being finalized.
Regards,
Rodger
