Oliphant Stakeholders Meeting

On the 29th March approximately 50 people attended a meeting arranged by the Town of South Bruce Peninsula  to address environmental concerns brought forward by  FOOCE and the complaints of some area residents about kiteboarding.

The meeting was chaired by Mr. Phil Dwyer, Public Works Manager, Town of South Bruce Peninsula. In attendance were:

Oliphant residents and sporting enthusiasts
FOOCE
Oliphant Campers Association
Grey-Sauble Conservation Authority
Ministry of Natural Resources
Grey-Bruce Kiteboarding Association
Note: Saugeen Ojibway Nation were invited but did not attend.

Donna Stewart made a  presentation on behalf of FOOCE which was well received. The powerpoint presentation she provided summarizes FOOCE’s submissions and will be posted to this site as soon as a technical posting issue is resolved.

The Owen Sound Sun Times covered the meeting. Click here to read their article.

The attached questionnaire was provided by the Town to canvas the views of stakeholders. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to complete the survey by the 9th of April and to forward it to Christine Beard Laaber, Assistant Public Works Manager, Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Click here for pdf version of Questionaire

Completion Instructions:

The questionnaire  is in pdf format. It can either be completed on the computer or printed and completed manually. Please note that if it is completed on the computer it can not be saved. Once completed you must print it (with an extra copy for yourself) and mail it or fax it to:

Christine Beard Laaber
Assistant Public Works Manager
Town of South Bruce Peninsula
315 George Street,
PO Box 310,
Wiarton, Ontario, Canada,
N0H 2T0

Facsimile: 519-534-4862

General Contact info for Town of South Bruce Penisula
Phone:        519-534-1400
Facsimile:     519-534-4862
Toll Free:    877-534-1400
Click here for contact info for Mayor and Council.