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News & Events THORNE BAY MOVING FORWARD

 The City of Thorne Bay has developed a proactive strategic plan to identify opportunities to increase its population and tax base, encourage and promote sustainable economic development projects and continue upgrading its infrastructure to move our community forward.
Our Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP) lists 20-25 economic and community development projects identified through the public process. During the last year, many of these projects have been completed; including construction of a new harbor shack and public restroom, installation of a dock hoist for commercial and residential harbor users, upgrades to our harbor electrical system, and construction of a medivac helipad landing site.

The City is currently moving forward on three major Capital Improvement Projects:
• Upgrades to the Thorne Bay Water Treatment System
• Construction of Davidson Landing Harbor in South Thorne Bay
• Upgrades to the South Thorne Bay Subdivision Roads

The City has set a benchmark for project completion and success over the previous 2 years by outlining realistic and sustainable goals, administratively and financially supporting each project, and accurately fulfilling grant requirements.
Please click on link to view more info that outline past successes, current projects and future opportunities the City will be focusing on in the forthcoming years to achieve our goal of ...“MOVING FORWARD.”

 

News & Events DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT

Problem:
Population is decreasing and small businesses are closing. The downtown area is severely underutilized.
Solution: Revitalize this section of town. Sell or use 8 ocean-front lots and the former KPC building. Increase sales tax revenue, provide employment for residents and offer an area for growth along Thorne Bay’s waterfront—its greatest asset.
Opportunity: Businesses could include container repair, a regional vocational education training facility,warehouse / storage units, restaurant, lodge, fish processing / cold storage, or an expanded commercial docking facility. The possibilities are infinite.

     
  News & EventsOTHER PROJECTS MOVING FORWARD
• Comprehensive Land Management Plan
1. Water Front Master Plant
2. Comprehensive Sanitation Plan
3. Review of Zoning Regulation
• City Revenue Policy Review
• Woody Biomass Industry Development
• Sortyard Development
• Vocational Education Development
• Goose Creek Subdivision Road and Telephone
Service Improvements
• Tolstoi Deep Water Port and Regional Solid
Waste Facility
 
 
     
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http://www.thornebay-ak.gov/uploads/MOVING_FORWARD_2008.pdf

 
     

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