The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) related to Marble Mountain.
The purpose of the RFP is to seek professional guidance on recommended upgrades and additions best suited to facilitate year-round operations and better position the Marble Mountain resort for prospective new owners. This work will inform the divestiture process to find potential investors interested in purchasing the resort and turning it into a profitable four-season year-round tourism operation.
The RFP process aims to enable the Provincial Government to fully understand:
- The extent of upgrades required for it to be a successful four-season, year-round operation;
- The cost of carrying out those upgrades;
- The cost and staffing levels required to develop and run new attractions;
- The types and numbers of visitors expected; and,
- A financial plan.
As a result of this work, the RFP will enable government to broaden the potential pool of investors – compared to the previous RFP, which only saw three proposals brought forward – and thoroughly vet prospective buyers against an in-depth analysis and credible four-season year-round development plan.
Marble Mountain is a significant economic generator for the western region. The province is committed to finding an investor and accepting a plan that is in the best interest of the west coast. Recent events at Marble Mountain outside of its regular winter ski season have proved to be a success including concerts, the opening of Bishop’s Tavern, partnerships with Boomstick Brewing Company, and sport events like the first annual Long Range Enduro.
The RFP will be available online later today here.
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“While Marble Mountain already plays a significant role in the economy of the western region, we believe there are opportunities to expand its potential, including increased visitation and spending year-round. The team in place has made great progress in maximizing the resort’s year-round opportunities, and I thank them for their work. The private sector is ideally positioned to operate and develop Marble Mountain into a four-season year-round operation and we are focused on ensuring the right value for this asset. Therefore, this work will inform the Marble Mountain divestiture process and assist us in determining the next steps.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
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