SUMMARY There were 16 sites that are part of this preliminary assessment. This section was designed to highlight the most essential elements to allow decision makers to identify the highest priority sites. The information provided will help to develop a plan for strategic resource allocation and future investment in public access sites across Middlesex County. This document will also serve as a foundational platform for drafting and adopting policy guidelines that are consistent with objectives set forth from site recommendations. There are a number of policy issues involving the nature and intersection of public and private recreational uses on the waterways, commercial fishing, public safety, site maintenance and tax policy. Each site assessment is based on meeting local recreational demand. The summary statement gives a brief overview of each site. This includes the site’s current conditions and existing infrastructure. It also attributes values to the sites based on public access features to formulate a concise description. Recommended improvements are listed to introduce potential opportunities for quality public access. The symbols specifically suggest the installation of new infrastructure or additional changes to the physical landscape. The number of items per site varies but the section is organized in a way to effectively explore multiple options. Once 3 to 4 sites are carefully selected the planning process can continue with the development of recommendations, establishment of a timeline and the action of implementation.
SYMBOL KEY * The symbol key is associated with each site assessment as a reference. The full symbol key can be found at the end of the document on page 46.
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