REGARDING Kevin McNiff's question 'will the £15 million investment [Onley Marina] ever get a return'? writes Howard Clarke.
Given the drop in the boat numbers and existing spare capacity in existing marinas it doesn't seem to be a very good business plan.
Shopping centre
However, what if after a couple of years the owners apply for increased retail 'opportunities'? is this an out of town shopping centre by stealth?
Located near motorway junctions and precedents set with the first few shops and eateries could this become the new Westfield of the Midlands?
£15 million suddenly looks like a steal!