It would be significant. I don't have a dollar figure to demonstrate the economic development impact, but a thousand people minimum are at the marina during peak season, dining, shopping and participating in theatre in the community. For cultural and significant event-related purposes, they're in the community of Port Rowan. All this is quite literally woven into the fabric of how the community operates, so the impact would be significant. There's also the employment factor of not only the large fleets but also the commercial industry. Truly hundreds of people from across Norfolk County and beyond are employed by three major employers.
On November 7th, 2024. See this statement in context.