Saugeen Shores Council approved the design in principle for Cedar Crescent Village on Port Elgin’s Waterfront.
Mayor Luke Charbonneau says he’s happy to see the project advance, adding, “I am happy to see that the proponent considered comments from the public.”
The Town says the approval is a step in the lease agreement that is required. The project will now move forward with the development of detailed site plans and construction drawings.
The Town notes, specific details of the design will continue to require council approval, as a part of the lease
agreement that was passed earlier this year between the developer and the Town of Saugeen Shores.
In 2013, the Town outlined a desire for economic development in its Waterfront Master Plan saying, “Private and public development partnerships are a viable means to build and fund development projects worthy of inclusion in our high use and tourist waterfront park areas.”
The Waterfront Master plan also includes a main goal to, “Facilitate waterfront business/commercial opportunities consistent with look and feel of area. These businesses could include year round four-season retail, food and beverage, outfitters, etc.”
Updated designs and plans for the Port Elgin waterfront development Cedar Crescent Village were presented to Saugeen Shores Committee of the Whole Monday (Nov 9).
The presentation included a timeline for the development which projects design work to continue through December, then possible site work starting in March 2021. The aim is to fully complete the project by May 2022.
The design drawings include a volleyball court, boater store, restaurant, marketplace, cafe, skating pad, ice cream vendor, kids play area, a covered outdoor seating area, and other features. You can see the plan HERE.