At last evening's Code and Infrastructure Committee meeting, Rob Perry, superintendent of Public Works, reported that Shack 7 at the former Furgary Boat Club had slipped into North Bay.
Perry went on to explain that Shack 7 was one of the buildings scheduled to be razed last year, but the demolition of that building alone was expected to cost $50,000, exceeding the amount available for the project, so, with the consent of the Department of State, it was decided to let nature take its course.
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| In the map above, the shacks in red were demolished in 2024, the shacks in white were demolished in 2025 (except for Shack 7), the shacks in yellow are to be rehabilitated; the shack in blue is to be mothballed. |
Last year, when the majority of the shacks were demolished, Shack 7 had already started slipping into the water. The picture below was taken on April 14, 2025, just before the demolition of the shacks began.
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| Photo: Theresa Nicholson |
$50K to take that shack down is ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteIt is still a mess down there, not at all welcoming or pleasant, even with the improved access and views.
ReplyDeleteI am curious what's next. Does "nature take its course" now mean that removing what remains is less than $50k? Or more because DPW workers may need to wear a wetsuit?
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