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Putting aside a failed effort on a west-end riverfront site that was long thought earmarked to complete a land swap so Ojibway Shores can be forever environmentally protected, focus has turned towards yet another property away from the waterfront to complete the deal.
Both the Windsor Port Authority which controls the Ojibway Shores site and city of Windsor confirmed Wednesday a joint meeting will be held within a couple weeks where the city will pitch yet another land parcel away from the waterfront they hope will bring resolution to eight years of negotiations to protect the last remaining untouched land on Windsor’s riverfront.
Dorian had agreed to expropriate his land and trade it to Windsor Port Authority in exchange for the public preservation of Ojibway Shores.
According to Steve Salmons, President and CEO of Windsor Port Authority, after an evaluation of the site, the port decided to back out of the deal approximately one year ago. Once both parties started, you know, lifting the carpet and doing the numbers, it just wasn t a good decision for either party, said Salmon.
Salmons said Windsor Port Authority no longer felt the property was economically attractive due to the amount of enhancements and the money it would cost.