The "Sugarbush Thread"

[thetrailboss]

From what I've heard the big 200 unit housing project was nixxed by Sugarbush due to cost, ..as was downhill biking. Cost of lift maintenance, lift ops, patrol, bike shop, and food/beverage simply did not cover the limited income. Downhill biking is also much more equipment-specific (expensive) and relatively dangerous compared to trail riding.
The Town of Warren is actively looking at ways to increase affordable housing, including limits to STRs and allowing accessory apartments. Same for Waitsfield, who are also planning a downtown sewer project, at great expense.

So Alterra is not moving forward with the employee housing project?

 

[Plowboy]

So Alterra is not moving forward with the employee housing project?

From what I’ve heard a big part of the problem is the sewer system. The waste water treatment plant is at capacity. Nothing on site available and off site is $$$$$.