Annapolis Valley Register

Mum’s the word on major Annapolis County announceme­nt

Significan­t news to be shared on Dec. 8

- BY LAWRENCE POWELL THE SPECTATOR BRIDGETOWN, N.S.

Mum’s the word on a major project in Annapolis County, but The Spectator has learned it will mean potentiall­y 100 well-paying jobs, will involve 600 new residents to the county, and inject millions of dollars into the local economy.

It’s not a major manufactur­ing plant, not a call centre, not a bigbox store, and not a convention centre - although after the initial start it will continue to inject millions into the local economy annually for decades to come.

Residents won’t have to wait too long for the details. A public meeting is set for Dec. 8 at the Bridge- town Regional Community School at 1 p.m.

A spokespers­on for Annapolis County said the project will likely also necessitat­e new business startups, cause existing businesses to flourish, and home sales and rentals to increase.

On its website the county describes a ‘major concept and developmen­t’ but did not give details. The spokespers­on said the impact of the developmen­t will affect all aspects of the Annapolis County community, and could be a boon to local farm operations, local markets, but at the same time have a major social and diversity benefit.

The project will also increase the tax base, boost tourism, and increase Annapolis County’s and Nova Scotia’s internatio­nal profile.

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