Golf Resort And Donald Trump In Aberdeen.
Golf Resort And Donald Trump In Aberdeen.
Let me give you a choice – the spectre of poverty or a mega investment to bring a strong measure of wealth to your home town.
People are most certainly far more voiciferous about what they want and not. Let’s take this case about Donald Trump and Aberdeenshire.
A Majestic Aberdeenshire Castle
LONDON (AFP) –
The Scottish government Monday approved plans by US tycoon Donald Trump to build a huge luxury golf resort on the country’s east coast in the face of opposition from local residents and environmentalists.
Finance minister John Swinney said there was “a significant economic and social benefit” in approving the application for the one-billion-pound (1.3-billion-euro, 1.6-billion-dollar) complex north of Aberdeen.
Trump welcomed the decision, saying: “We are greatly honoured by the positive decision and believe that the people of Scotland will be extremely happy with the final product.
“It will be a tremendous asset and source of pride for both Aberdeenshire and Scotland for many generations,” added Trump, a New Yorker whose mother was a Scot.
The Scottish government in Edinburgh, which has powers over planning policy, called in the proposal, setting up an inquiry amid a row about the pros and cons — and Monday confirmed its approval.
Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond said the course would create 6,000 jobs and give the area a timely economic boost. “In tough economic times, substantial investment of this kind is at a premium. Six thousand jobs, including 1,400 which will be local and permanent, is a powerful argument. The natural beauty of the area should be used to Scotland’s benefit. The economic and social benefits for the northeast of Scotland substantially outweigh any environmental impact.”
One of the sand dunes area with environmental concerns.
Was this a result in part a result of the current economic fallout?
I’m sure it had a strong bearing. But also, to balance the impact upon nature, this is not a mining operation nor is it planned to be a giant new urban centre, but a brand new resort. The protected natural reserve will remain that.
The cries of the destruction of the natural beauty of the area is really more to do with ownership, not nature. Bear in mind, this was old farmland. People have already changed the landscape and failed to make it worthwhile today.
Being a resort, it will most certainly change the landscape and lifestyles of the residents. There will be more jobs, more money, higher property values, more visitors, more homes and really, more wealth.
This golf course near Aberdeen had no snow in winter! Fantastic Resort Area.
There are those in the area that really oppose this plan but they really are in the minority. Many fear change. Many want their cake and eat it too. Well, maybe they can.
Let me add another little piece of fact to the whole mix. Aberdeen is the launching pad for North Sea Oil Platforms and also the world’s largest helipad operations – 40,000 landings/flights per year – servicing the thrillions of pounds of North Sea oil and oil platforms. Now you do the math and see if Mr. Trump knows what he is doing…
So, what would have been your final choice? Grudging Mr. Trump or embracing our 21st century way to build wealth?
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