Shoreline revetment barriers generally tend to narrow beach in front. Residents and cottage owners are worried the stone revetment, intended to protect the property of some cottage owners, will negatively impact access to the public beach.

"The massive turn out tonight is indicative of everybody's concern. I think we all want to do the right thing. It is premature," said Aynslie MacPherson.

The 11-meter (36 ft) wide revetment will be built on land owned by the local municipality and paid for by the cottage owners along the beachfront. Presently 11 out of 17 property owners are in support of the proposal. The Municipal Council approved the proposal in principle December 20, 2010. It still requires approval from the Provincial Shoreline Erosion Technical Advisory Committee.

A presentation by two beachfront cottage owners, Mark Tooley and Gregg Hanson, who have been the main proponents, consumed the most of the meeting.

"It seemed to me that they had their mind made up as to what the solution was, and they wanted to get it in place by springtime; and that's a railroad job. Where is the Environmental Impact Study? There isn't one," said Blair Bingeman.

"We are concerned about the cottage owners, but were also concerned about the natural habitat. There is concern about the Piping Plover. We have questions about what will happen to any of the natural environment and the riparian zone. I think we should do more public consultations. We need to look at all the different options, not just two people looking at the option most pleasing to them," said Trish Richardson Mason.

Many citizens voiced complaints about inadequate consultations, and the Reeve Tom Farrell was forced to promise further consultation given public interest, lack of access to information, and limited meeting time for questions.

"Good on them for saying they were going to do another meeting. They need to do as many meetings as they need, so that people can feel comfortable and enthusiastic about whatever the solution ends up being," said Val Bingeman.

As of January 17, 2011 no announcements have been made regarding next meeting, and the materials presented have not been posted on Victoria Beach municipal website.