Work continues on the range light located on the North Pier at the mouth of the Saugeen River in Southampton and should be completed this Fall.
In a report to Saugeen Shores Committee of the Whole recently, Director of Community Services Jayne Jagelewski says “Over the last number of years, the Range Light on the has experienced damage to the exterior of the building due to high water and extensive storm impacts.”
With the water levels now receded, staff are advancing the repair work.
Jagelewski says the lower section is the most complicated and good progress is being made on sourcing appropriate replacement materials.
Councillor Matt Carr saluted the partnership with Marine Heritage Society that has ensured that components such as doors and windows will be enhanced with their assistance.
As well the Society has led an aggressive fundraising campaign that has contributed to community involvement.
Carr says “Marine Heritage always goes above and beyond for this community.”
According to an email from Marine Heritage Society Chair Eric Tolton, close to $60,000 has been raised to help cover the $98,600 approved in the 2020 and 2021 budgets.
Derek Seaman of Seaman and Sons Builders, has committed to working with the town in providing labour at no charge to ensure the rest of the Range Light is repaired in keeping with the original façade as closely as possible.
