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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-04-22, Page 2irrr Page 2—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, April 22, 1987 Centre announcement expected following Peterson visit By SHARON DIETZ An announcement is expected today or tomorrow naming the first company to locate at the Bruce Energy Centre, follow- ing the announcement by Premier David Peterson and Huron - Bruce MPP Murray Elston Thursday that the provincial govern- ment will provide up to $6.5 million to On- tario Hydro to bring water and sewer ser- vices to the boundary of the energy centre site. Premier Peterson was on a pre-election campaign swing through the area Thurs- day, when he toured Champion Road Machinery in Goderich to mark the com- pany's 100th anniversary, met with town of- ficials in Clinton and attended a BIA lun- cheon in Seaforth. In the announcmenet at the information centre at the Bruce Nuclear Power Develop- ment, the provincial government said it had directed Ontario Hydro to develop the energy centre in 1982. Since then, the utility built a seven mile medium pressure steam line from the BNPD to the energy centre itself in an effort to attract new industry to the area. Hydro is offering companies special rates for the steam as well as for electricity while there is "locked -in" power at the Bruce station. Premier Peterson said the steam is an enormous natural advantage and the development of the energy centre fits the provincial government's diversification plans, developing new "industry throughout the province rather than just in the metropolitan areas. Mr. Elston said the services are the last piece of the puzzle making sure the in- frastructure is available for the develop- ment of the centre. "This brings to a happy state the ability of the area to diversify and provide employ- ment," he said. The province's health minister, Mr. Elston thanked his colleagues in cabinet for approving the money to bring services to the centre and commented the premier is the leader of a government interested in pro- viding for people in all parts of the province. The premier also made special mention of the efforts of developer Sam MacGregor "for the kind of dedication it takes to drive through a difficult, controversial and expen- sive project such as the energy centre". "I commend Sam MacGregor, who made it happen over many obstacles and many administrations," said the premier, referr- ing to the change in government during the years Sam has worked to make the centre a reality. Premier Peterson also predicted develop- ment of the centre would bring stabilization and diversity to the community where the nuclear power plant once employed 8,000 construction workers but now employs, a permanent work force of 3,400. More than 1,000 major prospective customers have been contacted and Archie Gillies, economic development commis- sioner for the South Bruce Lakeshore Economic Development Corporation said announcements will follow this week and again in three weeks about industries which will be locating at the centre. Greenhouses, a plastics firm and an ethanol plant have been mentioned as possi- ble types of industry which would locate at the centre. Mr. Gillies said that between 15 and 20 firms have expressed real interest in locating at the centre and he expects ap- proximately 50 jobs will be created by various industries locating there. The first company to locate at the centre will create 15 jobs, said Mr. Gillies. "The merits are here. It is a unique business park. There's not one like it in the world." said Mr. Gillies who has talked with European clients who are interested in the, centre. "There are more companies• looking at this type of facility. It's an idea whose time has come." SPECIAL i Developer Sam MacGregor told The News Monday the premier's announcement puts the Bruce in the league for economic growth with any part of the North American continent. "Not only is there the capacity for in- dustry to take advantage of low cost energy, but now they have the infrastructure," said Mr. MacGregor. "What is really important is the premier's obvious recognition of the potential (of the centre) which is something we've never had before," said Mr. MacGregor. "It is unbelieveable the recognition of the potential and commitment of the provincial government to make it happen.. Now we have everything industry needs," he said. Ontario Hydro chairman Tom Campbell who was also on hand for the announcement said, while there is some skepticism about the centre because of the drop in oil and gas prices which makes energy less' expensive to industry, Hydro remains positive about the centre. i T Lucknow Vi1iag,Matket Senior Citizen 5% Discount W E DELIA ER. 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