Community use of SODC land and water
SODC, the District of Squamish and Capilano University (together the "Owners") all have title and/or are upland to water lots within the Cattermole Slough that have become illegally inhabited by unauthorized floating infrastructure and vessels. This represents an unacceptable exposure to personal injury, property and environmental liability for the Owners. The Owners have authorized the issuance of a notice of trespass in order to mitigate this exposure and to protect their property rights. This decision of the Owners was joint, objective and, in the case of SODC, directed by the Board.
The future development plans for Squamish Oceanfront contain myriad opportunities for the public to interact with the water including the Oceanfront Park and Beach, the sailing centre, waterfront trails, the windsports beach, marinas, etc. The vision is highly inclusive. At the same time, SODC and other oceanfront peninsula owners have made efforts to accommodate legal, interim uses of their land and water assets in advance of future development. This includes public access to the trails and beach, legal moorage, various event permits and short-term leases. SODC is highly committed to maximizing the community benefit of the Oceanfront in both the short and long term. However it can not ignore illegal trespassing.