The Southlands development proposed by the Century Group would be good for business, provide needed housing and offer open space and natural habitat for community use, according to the Delta Chamber of Commerce, which recently surveyed its members.
A majority of the 104 chamber members responding to the survey, conducted between Nov.
30 and Dec. 11, indicated support for these features of the proposal.
The survey found a 65 per cent positive response to the statements of potential benefit of the project, a 23 per cent negative response and a 12 per cent neutral response.
The survey was distributed to businesses, organizations and individuals among the chamber's 400 members.
The chamber board sent a letter to Delta council speaking up for the business and economic development features offered by the proposed Southlands project.
"After listening to our members through the survey, our board of directors presents the chamber's support of the business and economic development features of Southlands, but appreciates that there are other key factors which Delta council must consider in reaching its decision," said board vice chair Orv Nickel.
