The extension of Highway 99 opened the possibility for further development. The BC government announced that it was seeking proposals for development of a ski resort in the Melvin Creek area. Olympic gold medallist Nancy Greene and Whistler developer Al Raine proposed a $530 million all-season resort, to acommodate as many at 12,000 visitors daily.
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