A marina could boost Alderney's economy and lead to job opportunities in the island, says States member Richard Willmott.
Policy and Finance chairman Mr Willmott told Wednesday evening's people's meeting a public exhibition on the project would be held this month.
Mr Willmott said: "It is very, very early stages but we want to gain public opinion and see how we might progress this idea.
"I believe the business a marina can bring to the island is very valuable. The extra trade for restaurants, shops and marina-associated business could boost the local economy and provide jobs for people who want to remain in the island."
Mr Willmott said a public exhibition is planned for July 30.
The possibility of a smoking ban in Alderney was also discussed at the meeting, with one islander questioning the benefit of following in the footsteps of Guernsey.
He said: "Businesses are under a lot of pressure at the moment and I don't think a smoking ban will help.
"What real benefit is there going to be to introducing a smoking ban? It will lead to a lot less business."
Mr Willmott said: "I was asked by one business owner when the smoking ban would be brought in; he said tourists were complaining about the fact there isn't a ban.
"A ban was introduced two years ago in Guernsey and it has been a great success."
The future of Alderney Electricity (AEL) was also debated at the Island Hall gathering.
Four non-executive directors recently resigned from the company after the States, who owns 76 per cent of the business, imposed a series of resolutions.
Mr Willmott, who sits on AEL's board as the States representative, said the board will probably be made up of four or five members in future.
He said: "AEL's board will probably consist of a chairman, chief executive officer, non-executive technical director, a States director and one other.
"We are hoping to announce the appointment of a non-executive technical director next week but it requires another company's board's approval.
"It will be a very good announcement when it happens."
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Gill | Tue 23rd September 2008 We don't live on Alderney but try to visit from England a few times every year with our small sailing yacht. We love the island and Braye harbour as it is, but agree that a marina will bring many more people to visit for longer periods of time. It will make it far more expensive for us to stay, but will increase visitor numbers and profits for the tourist trade, food retailers and the like, and could introduce many new jobs linked to the marina. But it will be devastating if it spoils the uniquely wonderful character of Alderney.
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JAR | Fri 8th August 2008 A marina should have been build 20 years ago.
Today we have oil prices the highest they have been. Why would you consider the expense (and it's always double the budget with over runs) when the first thing to be cut in hard times is luxury items.
Tell us at the end of the summer if fees and boats were up this year or down due to the slowing economy. Then lets discuss a marina.
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Nigel Roberts | Wed 23rd July 2008 I'm a great supporter of Mr Willmott.
And that opinion hasn't changed, nor it seems, is it likely to.
But I hope he comes good on some of his election promises soon ....
1. to hold Committee meetings in public
("If elected I will press for all Committee meetings to be open to the public.")
2. to introduced "some form of elected Guernsey representation". The existing compromise is a bit of a bugger's muddle, in my view.
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Big mouth momma | Sat 19th July 2008 I agree a marina would be good for Alderney. But, not so good for local boat owners. It will be too pricey for us to use !!.
Also, would more local labour be used to build it than Geomarine are currently using on The Quay project. I would like to hope so !!. It is "spot the local" down there. I spotted 3. It must be work permits galore down there ?. And no wonder it costs 9.5 million to do the quay. Most of it goes on Airfares to fly the workers home as part of their package. Some jobs are speciliased I admit BUT, labouring isn't !!. It would be good to see some local lads benefit from this money and it all helps the Island ecconomy.
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