Norfolk County is giving residents the opportunity to provide feedback on the future ownership and governance of its municipally owned marinas in Port Dover and Port Rowan.
On September 10, 2024, County staff presented a report detailing several business case options to address the significant capital investments required to maintain the marinas over the next decade. The options include maintaining public ownership, exploring private operation partnerships, or considering full or partial divestment.
Under the current model, staff project that an average annual user fee increase of 12 to 15 per cent will be needed to offset the marinas’ capital requirements.
The alternative is that the County would be responsible for financing over $21 million in capital improvements, up to $18M of which would need to be financed through debt.
The following options have been presented:
- Option 1:Public ownership and operation (including municipally owned, municipal services board, or development corporation models)
- Option 2:Public ownership and private operation (including operating contract, public-private partnership, or cooperative models)
- Option 3:Private ownership and operation (including the sale of one or both marinas, or sale with waterfront retention)
Norfolk County invites residents to learn more and provide feedback at the following in-person engagement event:
Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Vittoria & District Community Centre, 35 Oakes Blvd, Vittoria, ON
Comments can also be provided online at EngageNorfolk.ca until Thursday, September 26, 2024.
For more information, visit EngageNorfolk.ca.
