Editor:
New Westminster is missing the boat on the ability to have an accessible mooring facility in the city.
Brownsville boat launch closed years back, and the closest launches are under the Port Mann or near the airport.
New Westminster shouldn’t just be a drive-by on the river but a place to launch, rest and grab a snack.
Before all the available land/waterfront has been consumed by developers putting in towers to make the river disappear, a spot should be preserved to recognize that New Westminster’s origin was because of the river, the commerce, employment and political hub it once was.
R. Elkin
📣 SOUND OFF: Does New Westminster need a place for boats to be moored on the waterfront? What should the city do to encourage public access to the riverfront? Send us a letter.
