Business View City & Municipal | August 2022

12 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 “As we look to expand the Great Wolf Lodge experience to new markets, we are excited to place our newest resort in South Florida. This resort will offer families in the Sunshine State an easy, carefree escape, where parents and kids have the opportunity to laugh and play together and strengthen their family bonds,” said Murray Hennessy, Chief Executive Officer for Great Wolf Resorts. “South Florida has been on our radar for some time, and now, thanks in large part to the tremendous support from Collier County as well our shareholders Blackstone and Centerbridge Partners, we’re excited to make this resort a reality. We’re excited to officially join the community and look forward to helping contribute to its continued growth and prosperity.” According to an economic impact report commissioned by Collier County and conducted by Hunden Strategic Partners, it is anticipated that the new Great Wolf Lode South Florida will help bring $5 billion in new net spending into the region, and the County is expected to receive an additional $150 million in tax revenue over the next 30-years. “The one-of-a-kind family experience offered by Great Wolf Lodge not only gives visitors another reason to come to Collier County, but it will bring a diverse array of new jobs to the county,” said Collier County Board Chairman, Bill McDaniel. “Aside from the thousands of construction jobs required to build the resort, Great Wolf Lodge will need more than 600 employees to operate its resort. The complexity of operating a water park and resort will require a number of skilled, higher-paying technical and management roles, offering opportunities for Collier County residents and helping to maintain our economic growth trajectory.” Great Wolf Lodge South Florida will be a year- round family destination filled with attractions and amenities for all ages. Some of the highlights include: • An expansive 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, heated to a comfortable 84 degrees, featuring a variety of body slides, tube slides, raft rides, activity pools and splash areas for every member of the family – from toddlers and teens to parents and grandparents. This resort will offer families in the Sunshine State an easy, carefree escape, where parents and kids have the opportunity to laugh and play together and strengthen their family bonds