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<\/a>While the triathlon has requested to closure for Saturday morning only, rain or shine, council also approved a possible Sunday closure for Levee on the Lake, in the event of poor weather.<\/p>\n
Chase told council that the festival is looking into finding a parking area nearby, but that overall they plan to deter cars, as is the trend in festival planning worldwide, she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re encouraging a green event where people are going to be cycling, paddling, using the trails,\u201d said Chase. \u201cThis is a new, modern concept of greening festivals, encouraging people to move.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chase said wheelchair accessible parking will be available at the Church by the Lake, on a pre-booked basis.<\/p>\n
The road closures will actually help make the area safer and more desirable during the event, Chase told council.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis creates a great pedestrian area where people go from the stage, they can go to the beach, they can swim, they can access food trucks, and there\u2019s lots of space for COVID seating. It\u2019s green. It\u2019s a great model to show off everything we have in that area,\u201d said Chase. \u201cImagine taking your bike in, watching some music, catching the triathlon, and then having a swim.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chase said the Levee on the Lake hopes to recreate the Fawcett Dancehall, which used to occupy the beach site, by putting up a tent. \u201cIf we\u2019re allowed to have a dance, we will,\u201d said Chase. \u201cIf not, it will be a seated concert, with limited ticketed capacity.\u201d<\/p>\n
The tent will also feature a, \u201cvery small bar with local producers including Memramcook Scow and hopefully Bagtown Brewery, so we\u2019re really trying to encourage and promote local,\" said Chase.<\/p>\n
On Monday, town council also approved a motion to allow for a \u201cbeergarden\u201d at Lillas Fawcett park on the Saturday or Sunday of the festival.<\/p>\n
Chase told councillors that the festival will not hamper free access to the lake and park during the day, although contact tracing is part of the plan, in order for the festival to meet COVID-19 protocols.<\/p>\n
Though it\u2019s early days for releasing names of performers, Chase said the Levee is planning for a combination of workshops, free and ticketed shows. Events will be family friendly, and include different venues in Middle Sackville, as well as the main stage event, which will be similar to last year\u2019s concerts.<\/p>\n
Hear this story as reported on\u00a0Tantramar Report<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n