Vernon boat launch shut down due to safety concerns
There is one less boat launch open on the Vernon arm of Okanagan Lake.
The City of Vernon has closed the boat launch at 8835 Okanagan Landing Road due to safety concerns for people and equipment, such as boats trailers and vehicles.
Concrete barriers have been placed across the foreshore to prevent people from launching or landing their boats at that site.
“The safety of our citizens and visitors is the city’s top priority,” Kendra Kryszak, Manager, Parks and Public Spaces, said. “A number of issues have been identified at this site which pose safety risks due to deterioration. These include broken metal cables and concrete blocks, tripping hazards, structurally compromised concrete slab and erosion in the storm outfall. The city asks that water users respect the closure and access Okanagan Lake via other public access sites.”
