‘A view of walls’
Dear Editor:
I see that Provost Lane at the ScotiaBank in Fergus is once again closed off for seating with picnic tables and umbrellas. Although this may sound like a good idea, I believe we are missing the point as Fergusites.
Right across the street on Menzies Lane, we have a beautiful view of the river which is very much underutilized. I have written once before about Beatty Park and its location after the investment, and it looks great. However, no one knows it’s there and no one visits.
Why don’t we close off the laneway between Menzies Lane behind the library, pick up Beatty Park and move it behind the library along with the picnic tables and umbrellas where locals and tourists can enjoy the Beatty Park information and setup all the while having a fantastic view of the river at one of the best spots along the Grand!
Having sat between two cement buildings on asphalt with a view of walls I don’t believe it is attractive enough that people would go out of their way to buy a coffee or order something from a local restaurant/bar and sit down to eat and have a refreshing drink. Especially when it is 30-plus degrees C and 90-plus per cent humidity. Cheers!
Brian Mackay,
Fergus