Teacher Bud Halpin (right) along with students from Saugeen District Secondary School, at the George Street accessible boardwalk.

Boardwalks have been installed at the George Street beach access as well as off of the Eidts Grove parking lot to provide access for all to the waterfront, while protecting the sensitive beach environment.

In partnership with funding from Bruce Power, the Town of Saugeen Shores coordinated the purchase and design of accessible boardwalks. The Construction Class students of Saugeen District Secondary School (SDSS) and teacher Bud Halpin built and installed the boardwalks.

“Once again we are impressed by the students’ ability and determination when it comes to enhancing our community. The boardwalks are providing access for all while protecting the sensitive beach dune environment on the waterfront,” said Frank Burrows, Parks Manager with the Town of Saugeen Shores.

In the past three years, the Town of Saugeen Shores has received funding from Bruce Power to enhance accessibility to the shoreline. The boardwalks have all been built by the construction class students and have received exceptional reviews from residents and visitors.

New accessilbe boardwalk at Eidts Grove parking lot, to the waterfront.

George Street accessible boardwalk.