County of Lacombe to Introduce paid boat launches

[mrspratley]

I'm surprised this hasn't come up for discussion?

Lacombe County to launch paid parking program at beach and boat launches
Mar 6, 2022 | 2:25 PM

Visitors to Sandy Point Beach, Sandy Point Boat Launch, and Sunbreaker Cove Boat Launch in Lacombe County will soon be required to pay for parking.

Effective May 1, 2022, Lacombe County is launching what officials describe as a quick and easy payment system for parking through HotSpot Parking Inc.

“With an increasing amount of people accessing the lake via the beach and boat launches, Lacombe County felt it was the time to implement a payment system for users of these amenities. This will assist with the maintenance and upkeep of these facilities, as well as help provide for future needs,” said Tim Timmons, County Manager for Lacombe County. “HotSpot Parking will be convenient for users and will ensure safe, maintained lake access for all users to enjoy.”

Paid parking will be required for anyone to park at the following rates:

Sandy Point Beach parking lot ($3/hour or $15 for the day)
Sandy Point and Sunbreaker Cove Boat Launches
$20/day to launch and park
$10 to launch only
$10 for additional vehicle parking only with no trailer

For 2022, Lacombe County Community Peace Officers and contracted Commissionaires will use a combination of education and parking violation tags to enforce these new requirements. Lacombe County will be setting up signage in all parking lots to direct users to use their mobile devices to pay for parking with HotSpot Parking Inc.

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[SilverDoctor]

With those prices they should have a security patrol and launch your boat for you. Is this a new boat launch they are trying to pay for or the existing launch used as a tax target.

[mrspratley]

Same launch - with rent-a-cops to police...