Port Elgin, Ont. –
A fancy being deliberate that features an occasion area, eating places and retailers alongside Port Elgin’s waterfront, is probably going shifting additional away from the shoreline.
Going through regulatory considerations from the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority about potential flooding points, builders with Cedar Crescent Village have give you a plan that strikes the event farther from the water.
The alternate plan, which can nonetheless see the mission on municipally-owned beach-front land, simply additional again from the water, was accepted by Saugeen Shores Council Monday night time.
The mission’s footprint, which might be about 30 per cent smaller, additionally loses a controversial banquet corridor that raised the ire of potential shoreline neighbours.
“We’ve had an exciting plan in place for a long time to revitalize our waterfront. I’m thrilled that after a long delay it is starting to move forward again,” stated Saugeen Shores Mayor Luke Charbonneau.
In accordance with the municipality, pending allow approvals, it’s anticipated Part 1 of the Cedar Crescent Village will open by Might 2022.
Cedar Crescent Village is a privately-funded mission being constructed on municipal land in Port Elgin.
