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LETTER: Collingwood's waterfront needs more public access

'Once again, Collingwood has managed to keep one of the most wondrous elements of the town from everyone but the wealthy,' says letter writer
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Millennium Park on a quiet morning before the summer crowds enjoy the wide-open space.

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Once again, Collingwood has managed to keep one of the most wondrous elements of the town from everyone but the wealthy.

First, nearly all of the lakeshore has been covered by private properties including the once-famed Shipyards, and now the landmark Terminals will be home to those that can afford it.

Don't we all have a right to access to at the very least a view of the bay, other than one park?

Agree, the Terminals need work and should remain, but tacking on a "tacky" for the wealthy only living space is not the answer — and it certainly does not help our housing crisis.

This needs a rethink by town planners and sincere reflection on the locals' thoughts.

Corinne Bassett
Collingwood