Sunset Beach Washrooms “Ready” for Summer Hordes

The SubStandard regrets to report that the much anticipated new and expanded washroom facilities for Sunset Beach Park, which began last fall with the buzz of chainsaws, crashing of trees and growling of backhoes, seems to have fallen seriously behind schedule and appears unlikely to be open for the horde of invading visitors anticipated next month.

One unsubstantiated rumour overheard by the SubStandard suggests that the delay may have occurred when the quantity of sand in the soil on the site was underestimated (on a beach? Surely not), causing the poured cement foundation to collapse.

In any event, despite this setback, the City has responded promptly and creatively. Though not yet open to the public – perhaps we can look forward to the mayor cutting the ribbon soon? — both a blue and snazzy stainless steel portapotty have been installed on the newly anointed toilet locale. (Note that these aren’t just any portable outhouses, either, but super deluxe Five Star johns!)

Some questions still remain as to why the washrooms were moved from the original site in the first place. The old (and perfectly serviceable) gents and ladies were on the east side of the parking lot directly adjacent to the city sewage treatment plant. Not only did relocating the washrooms necessitate the removal of a half dozen trees and ripping up green park space, it also meant a new sewage line would have to be laid under the parking lot.

Surely this decision was not based on the assumption that the City would be installing parking meters and that the current location of the washrooms could be converted into at least 10 revenue producing parking spots?