In the News: City to close Sandpoint Beach

An aggregate depot (right) that uses a deep shipping channel, is situated next to the City’s only public beach, pictured June 10, 2025 (Dax Melmer)

   From the Star’s Taylor Campbell, ‘On Monday, city council voted unanimously to temporarily close Sand Point Beach, a popular summertime destination near a deadly shipping channel where a 15-year-old boy lost his life last month.

   “We’ve set this fun thing up next to a black hole, and someone has to do something,” said Mayor Drew Dilkens. “If you’re not a strong swimmer and you take one step too far, you are now immediately over your head and pulled a little bit.”’

Windsor Star article here.

   Counc. Angelo Marignani put forth a motion to accelerate an already approved a $15-million long-term plan to relocate the beach a short distance to the east. That was rejected and council approved waiting for a coroner’s report before revisiting the issue.

   Nine people have drowned at the beach since 1986.