In a press release last week, the Town of Brome Lake stated it must award a waterfront lease for the lake in front of CLARKE Park.<\/p>\n
Just over a year ago, the Town of Brome Lake acquired the 14 acre waterfront property now known as \"CLARKE park.\" The acquisition of this land was supported by two foundations: The CLARKE Foundation and the Poulin Family. The land allows public access to the lake as well as a forested area spanning from the lake front up to Tibbits Hill.<\/p>\n
CLARKE Park is only the third public access area to the lake along with Tiffany Beach and Douglas Beach. The remainder of the shoreline belongs to private residences.<\/p>\n
After hearing the news about the lease, a citizen asked the Town about the intention behind the purchase and the need for a waterfront lease, suggesting that they understood the parcel of land would be used as another public access point to the lake.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery property owner including towns that have property on the shoreline, in this case Brome Lake, has to acquire what it is called a hydrological lease from the minister of the environment,\u201d explained Owen Falquero, director of legal affairs for Brome Lake.<\/p>\n
In short, the town is paying rent to the minister of the environment to acquire the water front for public use, he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a miscommunication and unclear wording in the press release that made citizens believe the lease was for a private citizen,\u201d elaborated Falquero.<\/p>\n
This summer, there will be picnic areas, washrooms and plenty of parking for the public to enjoy this new park and its waterfront amenities.<\/p>\n
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