The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority has announced the expansion of its Niagra lands portfolio with the addition of three new parcels – two in Thorold and one in Port Colborne.
These lands are owned by Transport Canada and were previously declared surplus to the operation of the Welland Canal.
Officials with HOPA says the move underpins its vision to revitalize underutilized marine lands, boost economic growth, create jobs, and facilitate trade in the Niagara region and throughout Ontario.
“I want to congratulate HOPA Ports on the announcement of the expansion of its operations in Niagara. The redevelopment of these underutilized marine lands in Thorold and Port Colborne will help Niagara further build upon its competitive advantage as true multi-modal transportation hub which connects southern Ontario manufacturers to international and global markets” said Regional Chair Jim Bradley.
Port Colborne Mayor Bill Steele says he’s thrilled to see a fresh chapter with such a bright promise of innovation and education in the community, while Thorold Mayor Terry Ugulini adds he believes the expansion of the Thorold Multimodal Hub is a testament to the importance of multimodal transportation modes.
