From: March 10-2010
Ward 4 Coun. Tim Whitfield said he is bothered by the amount of "misinformation" distributed around town from a campaign that voiced its opposition during the entire process. He thinks people should realize that the Town does not intend to enter into more partnerships with developers and build all along the waterfront. In fact, he said somewhere down the road the local government should inquire into buying a portion of the private beach and make it accessible for the public and retain as much waterfront property as possible.
From: December 19-2009
Partnership Key To Rejuvenation
The Crystal Beach Gateway project will be a model
for growth on the lakeside properties westward which will
reduce the per capita costs to provide
services for the very loosely,
and seasonally, populated cottage
neighbourhood on Erie Road.
“I have every confidence the
new development will be successful,”
Mayor Martin said. “Because it’s in the private sector
and they are investing their dollars to make it work and in
their experience they think this is a good place to invest
and that it will grow.”
Marina proposal offers world-class resort
“This is an innovative venture partnership that is
sustainable and shared and helps implement our vision
for tourism and recreation,” said Jim Thibert, general
manager of the Fort Erie Economic Development and
Tourism Corporation.