Beach to be constructed at Motherwell Reservoir
By Joan Janzen
Now that February has come and gone, many Kindersley residents are waiting in anticipation for the snow to melt, warmer weather, and time spent at a beach. Well, there’s good news! Plans are underway to construct a beach at the Motherwell Reservoir in Kindersley.
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Kim Vogel, Director of Transportation and Environment, said Town Council is looking to provide an outdoor recreational upgrade at the Motherwell Reservoir to provide a space for the community and visitors to use. “Many families do not have the opportunity to leave Kindersley and travel to outdoor recreation areas, and this will provide that opportunity right here at home,” she said.
Permits for upgrades to the area have already been received from the Water Security Agency (WSA) Aquatic Habitat Protection and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. “This will ensure that the upgrades taken will protect and provide a better environment for our natural body of water and all aquatic species,” Vogel reported.
The area will provide water access for non-powered water sports such as paddle boating, paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking. “We are working towards providing better water quality and ensuring the aquatic habitat (including fish and aquatic plants) is well taken care of,” Vogel explained.
The beach area will provide recreational activities for all ages at no cost. In the near future, children will be able to build sand castles while their families enjoy a picnic at Kindersley’s newly constructed beach.