Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 6

183 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 6 is the establishment of a winery. The climate data study and high-speed internet convinced the owner, whose family has roots in the area, to establish a winery, a first for Eastern Shelburne County. Currently, the owner is looking to expand the business by including wine tours and other events and anxiously awaits harvesting the first crop of grapes and turning them into fine wines. On a broader scale, projects are also being reviewed from a more regional planning perspective, to align policies and bylaws, along with sharing common goals. This will mean less red tape for developers and businesses, as the messaging is consistent across neighboring municipalities that the area is open for business. The Municipality of Shelburne also has shared services agreements with the nearby Towns of Shelburne and Lockeport. Expanding on this, Smith says, “Council understands the need for a collaborative approach and partnerships – this will lead to success.” An example of this successful collaboration is in the work with the Shelburne Port Authority at the Shelburne Marine Terminal. Considered to be one of the best natural harbours in the world, the port in Shelburne has a channel that is 800 metres wide and a minimum depth of nine meters through its narrows. This facility has and continues to provide a home berth for many fishing vessels, provide space for the Canadian Coast Guard, and attracts tourists and cruise ships to the area. As part of its commitment to the future of this asset, the Municipality has invested funds into upgrades to the Shelburne Marine Terminal, which has been a significant economic driver in the past and is hoped will continue to act as such. The region and the province wants to secure its sustainability for the future as a significant piece of infrastructure that provides facilities required for the fishing and tourism industries. THE MUNI C I PAL I TY OF SHELBURNE , NOVA SCOT I A