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File #: 24-660    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Report Status: Carried
File created: 6/19/2024 In control: Regional Parks Committee
On agenda: 6/26/2024 Final action: 7/10/2024
Title: Water Safety in CRD Regional Parks
Attachments: 1. Staff Report: Water Safety in CRD Regional Parks, 2. Appendix A: Water Safety Signage in CRD Regional Parks

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Water Safety in CRD Regional Parks

 

Recommendation

[At the June 26, 2024 Regional Parks Committee meeting, the recommendation (part 1) along with an additional motion (part 2) were carried as follows:]

The Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board:

1. That current service levels be maintained, focusing on continued public education to address water safety in regional parks, and that staff work with partners to increase education and awareness for key demographic groups.

2. To implement a pilot program this summer for personal floatation devices and life rings at Thetis Main Beach and Elk Lake - Hamsterly Beach and report back after one season of implementation.

(WP - All)