As further details come forward about a proposed manned steam rocket jump across the St. Lawrence River, it becomes less likely that it will take place in South Dundas.
South Dundas economic development officer Nicole Sullivan has been in discussions, not only with the South Dundas Chamber of Commerce but with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation.
“In order for the Seaway Management Corporation to consider accommodating this event, they will require that the Municipality become project lead and assume all liability and financial responsibility,” she said in a December 16 report to council. Even then there is no guarantee that it would be permitted by the Seaway and Transport Canada.
“We would be on the hook for a lot of money, and we could end up looking like fools,” said councillor Archie Mellan. Council agreed that they were not willing to commit tax dollars to this event.
However, council then directed staff to continue communications with Mike Hughes, the event proponent and its promoter.
According to Sullivan, the Morrisburg waterfront park was one of the jump sites being considered in South Dundas.
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