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Project Description: The open-air picnic shelter (52s.m.) will be in Tot Park. It provides for rain protection for its users.  It is sited so that its height is minimal (dug into the bank) and is relatively unobtrusive. It will create a central focus for our unique community.  There is no electrical or plumbing infrastructure proposed.  The concept design includes heavy timber construction celebrating our west coast heritage and locally available materials and labour skills. It provides natural light and fresh air to the users.

Many users will be easily accommodated by the welcoming shelter.  The current concept design allows for easy supervision and observation by passers-by, thusly avoiding negative behaviors or unwelcome activities, thereby satisfying CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) concerns.

This construction also presents the possibility to investigate and remediate the swampy area at the base of the hill just north of the playground. We are planning to include this investigation into the geotechnical investigation of the site that is required for the foundation.  The DoS is enthusiastic about this project and has already initiated a archeological study to ensure that no First Nations important sites are located at this location.

The building conforms to current zoning, and the 2018 Parks Master Plan.

Project Uses: We envision the open air shelter to be used:

• for shelter for parents minding children playing in the park,
• pedestrians taking a break from their strolls or dog walking
• allow small gatherings of neighbours
• a sheltered place for families and friends to have picnics
• a location to have neighbourhood meetings year round, like the Sandy Hook Community Association, and other community meetings
• Special events, public discussions, and possibly an emergency gathering place.

Background:

• 2019-2021 – A sheltered structure in Sandy Hook has been discussed for several years.
• October 2021 – The Tot Park picnic structure was approved at the 2021 SHCA AGM
• June 2022 – District of Sechelt Council supports the Sandy Hook Community Association’s open‐air picnic shelter project at Tot Park.  
• Summer 2022 – the SHCA applied to the Sunshine Coast Community Forest Legacy Fund (SCCFLF) for financing to construct the Skookum Hut.  Because the project was not “shovel ready” the funding was not granted. Project nicknamed the Skookum Hut.
• November 2023 – Budget request submitted to DoS by SHCA for costs to get project shovel ready.
• 2023 – Capital project funding for $30,000 granted to develop the plan so it is “shovel ready”.  Evidence of community support needed to move the project forward.
• 2023 – August – SHCA develops a survey and posters for community to demonstrate support and interest.

Please complete the following survey by September 15th, 2023.

Click here to access the survey

Community Information Poster

A special thanks to Diana Mumford and Cathy Macartney for putting together our summer newsletter!

DO YOU NEED SOME HELP DISCARDING THE BROOM YOU HAVE CUT?
Due to the tenacious nature of Scotch Broom, it cannot be discarded with other green waste, as the seeds will continue to spread the problem. A small group of Sandy Hook residents are collecting plants that have been cut before seeding starts, and will be taking them to the Halfmoon Bay Broombusters group who have offered to burn the pile in fall. Please contact sandyhookcommunityassociation@gmail.com to request some help!

SCOTCH BROOM
Scotch broom is an alien invasive plant brought to the Pacific Northwest in
the mid-1800’s. A single plant can produce 18,000 seeds that survive in the
soil for up to 50 years. Remove Scotch Broom before it becomes established.

WHY REMOVE?
Spreads rapidly and densely – crowds out native plants
Forms dense thickets – slows and prevents forest regrowth
Highly flammable – a fire hazard
Toxic to the land and grazing animals
Noxious – pollen makes people sick

REMOVAL
Cut broom in bloom at ground level – as low as you can go
Pull very small plants
Go after new infestations
Stop cutting when the seedpods form (beginning of June)
Be careful not to spread the seeds

More information at https://www.broombusters.org/

There has been a notable up-tick in COVID cases over the last few days. This has ‘tipped the scales’. The Board will no longer go door-to-door to deliver the survey. None-the-less the survey is crucial in getting direction for the coming year so a number of alternatives will be used.

First off – we hope the honour system will work – no multiple submissions by the same person!

Method 1

So here are the links to the survey documents. You can print and submit at the AGM or email to the current secretary – pharvey@peterharvey.org.

1. Membership Form (this can be provided via email and a Board member will follow up for the fee).
2. Sign (indicate repair, replace, or do nothing)
3. Traffic Survey
4. Structure (indicate if a committee should be created to explore idea – or not)

Method 2

Survey packages will be available at bulletin boards around the community in the coming days. These can be completed and submitted at the AGM or in a box that will be placed at the Tot Park bulletin board.

Happy New Year! We are writing to you to inform you of several recent events that have taken place. Firstly, our president, Peter Harvey, has stepped down and is unable to host the yearly meet and greet that was scheduled for Feb 3rd. Therefore, Our board is arranging a special AGM to elect new board members and provide an opportunity for everyone to come together. Board positions available are as follows:

President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Board members at large
Continue reading “January 2018 Update – Special AGM”

The Sandy Hook Rd bulletin board has been looking very sad of late. At some point the roof came off of it leaving the board to be freely soaked by the rain.

The Sandy Hook Community Association organized and carried out its repair. It now has a new roof. There is more work to be done on this, and other community boards, but this seems to be a nice fix to get the ‘ball rolling’.

Saturday, July 8th 2017

9am – 2pm

Take part in a community-wide yard sale!

Please RSVP to sandyhookca@gmail.com by Tuesday July 4th:

• let us know if your household will be participating
• provide your location so we can make a map

The Sandy Hook Community Association will advertise the yard sale.

Show off your talent by displaying your pumpkin carvings at the top of the Hook on Halloween weekend!

Where: Top of Sandy Hook Road beside Ride share stop
When: From October 29^th to 31^st

The Sandy Hook Association will add some LED’s for the pumpkins and later take the pumpkins to the compost.

This is a friendly reminder that the annual Sandy Hook Picnic is this Sunday, July 17th from noon – 4pm at the Sandy Hook Park/Boat Launch. All residents and friends are welcome to attend!

Please bring food to share and your own drinks. To help us reduce waste at the event, please bring a cup, plate and cutlery.

At the event, there will be:

• Games
• Kids watermelon and donut eating competition
• Lemonade/bake sale stand

We look forward to seeing you all this Sunday!

All the best,

Sandy Hook Community Association Board