A rezoning proposal for a resort and spa in the Prince of Wales reach of Jervis Inlet received first and second readings from the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) July 14.
The 136-acre property is at Dark Cove in Goliath Bay, located north of Egmont.
Development manager Randall Currey presented his plans to the SCRD's planning and development committee earlier that day, describing his vision for a "world-class destination development" focusing on ecotourism, health and wellness.
The property was logged about 10 years ago and an environmental review is now underway.
"Engineers and biologists were on site last week," said Currey. "We're in consultation with the Sechelt Indian Band and we want to collaborate with the Sechelt Nation."
He said possible collaborations with the Sechelts include kayaking tours and cultural interpretation. Other activities at the resort would include scuba diving and fishing.
West Coast Log Homes, a Sunshine Coast based company, would be involved in the construction, Currey said.
The proposed comprehensive development zone would allow 125 suites and 30 detached houses, to be owned on a time-share basis. Facilities would include a restaurant and lounge, a three-storey arts centre, a heliport, retail stores, gardens, orchards and a vineyard with a boutique winery.
A proposed marina would provide private moorage for 100 boats plus dock space for float planes and larger vessels and a sewage pump-out station which Currey said would be open for the use of all boaters. An application to the province for a foreshore lease is under review. Currey also plans to build a staging area in Egmont or Earls Cove for transporting guests, staff and supplies by water taxi. He plans to hold several open houses in Egmont and Pender Harbour to discuss his plans with the community.
"We hope to assist in getting ecotourism and service businesses booming," said Currey.
Currey said there would be no cars or trucks allowed at the resort: transportation would be by hiking, biking and electric golf carts. He said the plan is to use innovative sources of power and sewage disposal techniques and "try to make the site as self-sufficient as possible."
Water might be drawn from Freil Lake, four km north of the site, or from a creek on the property.
