Lake Manassas Lawsuit Heading to Trial
A Prince William County judge ruled that a local developer's lawsuit to re-open Lake Manassas will head to a trial.
Lake Manassas has been closed to the public for nearly 15 years. It will remain so unless a local developer has its way in a lawsuit against the City of Manassas. A Prince William County Circuit Court judge ruled Feb. 16 that the dispute between Brookfield Saranac, which built a 60-house subdivision next to the lake, and the city will go to full trial. As of Monday the case was listed as having a hearing order pending. City manager Larry Hughes said Friday that a trial date has not been set yet. Brookfield is seeking access to a part of Lake Manassas for its residents. The developer claims they are guaranteed access to the lake in their deed. “We have an easement for specific uses . . . and those uses have been extinguished by the city…
Dan
10:01 am on Thursday, March 31, 2011
It would be nice to be able to take the kids fishing for a fun and affordable outing. I understand about not allowing power boats but at least allow fishing and perhaps row boats. more ›