The Manitoba government has pledged $450,000 towards projects at inland port CentrePort Canada.
“CentrePort Canada is a key player in North America’s transportation and logistics network and plays a vital role in creating high-quality jobs in Manitoba,” Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor said in a Dec. 11. news release.
WHY IT MATTERS: The province says a$450,000 contribution will accelerate CentrePort Canada’s growth as a leading inland port and economic driver for Manitoba.
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CentrePort is one of the continent’s biggest inland ports, with more than 2,300 acres already in use.
The province said the one-time contribution is $200,000 more than last year’s operating grant and will help CentrePort move ahead with key projects.
Investment from the private sector has hit over $1 billion for CentrePort Canada throughout the years, and more will come in the future, said Carly Edmundson, president and CEO of CentrePort Canada Inc.
“This kind of economic progress is only possible when there is strong collaboration with business and like-minded partners in government,” Edmundson said.
The government is also studying the provincial roadway system to plan long-term upgrades around the Inland Port Special Planning Area.
The projects are meant to support trade and business, lead to new development, and improve access to northern Manitoba and the Port of Churchill. Work is already underway for these projects, and should wrap up by next fall, Naylor said.
