Proposal to Re-zone a portion of |
Updated: April 12, 2012 |
As part of our commitment in the Plan for Parks to create additional recreational opportunities for Albertans, to encourage innovative private sector involvement and to generate opportunities to upgrade and develop additional campgrounds and facilities, Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation is proposing to rezone 50 acres within Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park from a natural environment zone to a facility zone. Rezoning is the first step towards considering a proposal from Shaw's Point Resort to lease this land and develop 120 seasonal campsites as well as provide public space for recreational activities.
A natural environment zone is intended for dispersed outdoor recreation such as hiking, while a facility zone allows for recreation activities that are more intensive and require more infrastructure, such as campsite development.
Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park, located on the northwest shore of Lesser Slave Lake, encompasses a mature northern boreal forest and a sandy shoreline along one of Alberta's largest lakes. Facilities at the park include a large campground, three group use areas, a day use area and boat launch. Shaw's Point Resort is located adjacent to the southwest corner of Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park, and is one of northern Alberta's largest private campgrounds for seasonal and overnight camping opportunities.
For more information about the proposed re-zoning, please see the proposal map and Frequently Asked Questions.
To learn more about Shaw's Point Resort's proposal for campsite development, please visit www.shawspointresort.com.
Public Comment *
The public review period for the proposal to re-zone a portion of Hilliard’s Bay Provincial Park is now complete. Thank you for providing your feedback.
A decision regarding the proposal has not been made yet. All comments received during the public consultation are being considered before a decision is made.
What Happens After the Consultation?
A decision regarding the proposal will be made after the 60-day public consultation period is over and all comments have been considered. Public feedback gathered during this consultation will be considered along with site management, public safety and further environmental reviews before making a final decision on this proposal.
A summary of public comments and the resulting proposed action(s) will be posted on www.albertaparks.ca once a decision has been reached.
Media Inquiries May Be Directed To:
Camille Weleschuk
Public Affairs Officer
Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation
780-427-2206
camille.weleschuk@gov.ab.ca
Further Information
*Disclaimer: We thank you for providing your input. Those who submit feedback will not be contacted individually regarding their submission.
