The Municipality of Lambton Shores

On most of the poster boards, the specific beach area that was being discussed was
pointedly identified (North Beach, South Beach, Main Beach) with one exception relating to
the proposal to locate 4 pairs of volleyball posts on the Grand Bend beach (This is NOT
specific enough). Consultants were confused on this issue. This needs to be clarified in
the final document or recommendations.
On Page 51 of the Draft Report
Recommended Action
It is recommended that the Municipality of Lambton Shores strive to satisfy the items on the
checklist of components of a world class lakefront beach (including items such as placing limits on
residential waterfront development, promoting access to the waterfront by means other than
private vehicles, maintaining community vision through good management, honouring local
identity, history and culture, etc.) to the greatest degree possible.
Recommended Actions
It is recommended that the Municipality of Lambton Shores continue with this process of dune
restoration and dune grass plantings to reduce unnecessary erosion and beach loss, provided that
ample beach space is left for recreational purposes.
Several members also object to more dune grass being planted. Some have suggested that
the plantings, rocks and snow fences between the boardwalk and the water be removed.
More dune grass will consume more beach space that is sorely needed in high season.
To better balance tourism and environmental protection of the beach, it is recommended that the
Municipality of Lambton Shores reduce the frequency of its grooming of the Grand Bend Beach (in
2010, the beach groomer was used daily between Father’s Day and Labour Day on the Main
Beach and every other day on North Beach) for the upcoming 2011 summer season. It is
recommended that the Main Beach and the North Beach each be groomed twice per week (perhaps
the day before and the day after the weekends; Fridays and Mondays for regular weekends and
Fridays and Tuesdays for long weekends) to attempt to limit the environmental impacts upon the
beach.
LSCA received many concerned comments about the recommendation above. Many members
live close to the North and Main beaches and see a large build up of garbage very quickly if both
are not cleaned regularly.
In response to these concerns several residents were told by the Consultant’s staff that the
municipality would pick up the garbage manually in between cleanings. This seems highly
improbable.
The beach needs to be pristine and that must remain clear.
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