Metarvo GRV II - Challenge 8

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Coal, oil, and timber were three of the valuable commodities that could be found in the Grand River Valley, and Bordertown's growing commercial sector needed a better way to bring in merchandise.  The solution was an import/export plan.  Mayor Metarvo had finally received permission (more like orders  ) from the Governor to construct airports and seaports.


This is a satellite overview of GRV as it is today.  The yellow dot is the Grand River Valley International Airport.  The red dot is the Bordertown Municipal Airport.  The blue dot is the Bordertown Seaport.


This is the transportation map.  The color-coded dots refer to the same three ports as before.


The forested areas seem to be disappearing.  A rather large one was removed to make room for the Grand River Valley International Airport (GRV).  Hopefully, people and businesses will use this airport to move into the area.  The airport should also make the resort in Tile L more profitable, as tourists from other parts of the world will find it more accessible.


GRV Airport is located in Tile H, therefore being south of the Grand River.  It is quite small as international airports go, but the Mayor is starting out small to avoid spending too much money.  A railroad station has also been constructed here, so passengers leaving the airport can take the train into town.


This is Bordertown Municipal Airport, which was built for general aviation.  Since this airport is located near GRV Airport, two hotels have been built on the connecting road.


Bordertown Municipal Airport is also to the south of the river.  It provides quick access to the nation's capital.


Bordertown Seaport is located at the border of Tiles F and L.  It is used to export the region's resources.


The port is also used to import foreign goods, so international businesses can operate effectively.  A railway spur was built to connect the port to the I.L.R.R.


Although the port is small, it should be adequate for the region's current needs.  In any case, no significant industrial growth has taken place just yet.


Here we see many shipping containers.  Some are being shipped out of the GRV to foreign lands, and others will be loaded onto freight trains and trucks for local use.  Of course, some of the trees that were cut down to make room for the port have been processed and are being exported, which offsets some of the expense involved in the port's construction.


Now, it's time for some bad news.  The Cafe Roman restaurant, which is part of the resort in Tile L, caught fire tonight, during the busy evening meal.  Fortunately, everyone escaped with no major injuries, and the fire did not spread to any other buildings.  However, the restaurant is a total loss.  The cause has not yet been determined, but the Mayor has stated that the restaurant must be rebuilt.