Officials warn of illegal fee collection for public boat launch near Roseneath

Boat Launch. By Erica Thomas. Free Use Domain. Upsplash.

Alnwyck/Haldimand Township officials remind residents that a boat launch near Roseneath is free to use. This comes as reports surfaced that someone is charging a launching fee at Dunnette Landing on Rice Lake.

“Township officials, including staff and Mayor Logel, visited the Dunnette Landing Boat Launch earlier today and erected official signage clearly indicating that the boat launch is Township-owned property. A legal land survey dating back to 1973 confirms the Township’s ownership of the boat launch area,” read a statement from Township CAO Dave Dawson.

“It has come to the Township’s attention that an individual has been charging fees for use of the boat launch. The Township would like to inform all residents and boat launch users that any person requesting or collecting fees at this location is doing so fraudulently, and such activity is not authorized by the Township.”

Signage has been erected clearing indicating the boat launch is owned and maintained by the Township. The public is asked to report any fee collection to the Northumberland OPP.