Gorge Harbour Marina Undergoing Renovations
Cortes Currents
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Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - Gorge Harbour Marina is undergoing extensive renovations this year. The general store, marina and gas pump is open, but much of resort is expected to remain closed until 2024.
General Manager Jason Johnson explained:
“We had a fairly successful last season and then became even more aware of some major infrastructure issues needing to be addressed. It wasn't just a matter of ‘it's a septic issue,’ or ‘it's a water issue,’ or ‘it's an electric issue” - it's all of it. We are having to take a look at some major infrastructure at the Gorge with the understanding that the property has a lot of age behind it. So we really need to take a look at that and press the pause button.”
“We're fortunate to have a buyer like Klahoose that has motivations past a return on investment – they want to see these properties benefit the community for generations to come. So, the decisions to restrict operations is a tough one. It's a tough one for QXMC, it's a tough one for Klahoose and it's certainly a tough one for the community who depend on some of the amenities at the property.”
“As time goes on, we'll have more data and can speak more intelligently regarding a final operating plan.”