New marina planned for Newfoundland
By IBI Magazine/David Robinson
Plans to build a recreational marina in a bid to boost economic development have been announced by the town of Channel-Port aux Basques in Newfoundland, Canada. The objective is to use the town's strategic location as a gateway to the region to attract more visitors and provide new opportunities for local businesses through the marina.
The idea of building a marina has been a long-held one in the town and part-funding for the project has been forthcoming from the provincial government. It is proposed that the marina will have at least 15 berths serving both local yachtsmen and visitors and offering them a safe place to berth. The marina will comprise three pontoon docks branching off from the town's government wharf.
"As the Gateway to Newfoundland and Labrador, Channel-Port aux Basques annually hosts a multitude of recreational boaters from the eastern seaboard of North America, as well as boaters from the Great Lakes," Brian Button, mayor of Channel-Port aux Basques, told a local news service. "Investments in dedicated marina infrastructure for the community will provide a positive first impression of the provincial recreational boating industry, which will impact other marinas throughout the province.
"This project will also stimulate growth of the downtown business community and provide further employment opportunities for residents."
(19 August 2010)
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