News Archive: Infrastructure

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CN to Start Construction of C$150-Million Calgary Logistics Park in summer 2011

The 680-acre logistics park in Conrich, Alta., located in Rocky View County northeast of Calgary, will feature astate-of-the-art intermodal terminal for containerized goods moving between rail and truck, with ample room for customers to build on-site distribution centres that will eliminate costly handling and drayage cost to move product to other facilities. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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PROVINCIAL CONSULTATION WITH MUNICIPALITIES ON NEW INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS UNDERWAY

Infrastructure Funding Council Release Final Report: Provides menu of options to address infrastructure deficit

The Infrastructure Funding Council (IFC) released their final report, a comprehensive document that outlines an overall infrastructure funding strategy and provides recommendations regarding internal infrastructure funding options within the control of the municipalities, along with recommendations regarding external infrastructure funding options requiring intergovernmental negotiation and approval. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Canadian Construction Projects to More than Double within 4 Years: PwC

“Over the next decade, we expect infrastructure to be the fastest growing end market in Canada and housing to be the slowest,” says Sal Bianco, National Engineering and Construction Leader, PwC. “Responsible for this huge growth are a number of oil sands projects starting in Alberta, the major hydro projects planned in Ontario and Quebec, expanding transportation needs in urban centres and the construction demands the Pan Am Games is placing on the country.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Federal Minister of Transport Looks to Partnerships and Innovation for Rail 2030

In his lunchtime address to public- and private-sector partners in the rail industry, Minister Strahl recognized the continuing importance of rail to Canada’s economic future. Rail is, he said, a key part of the North American supply chain and global trading network that stretches to and from Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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American Study finds Keystone XL Pipeline Would Benefit U.S. Economy

TransCanada Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TransCanada) highlights the findings of a new, independent study that says the Keystone XL pipeline is needed to replace dwindling crude oil supplies at U.S. refineries. The study also found the transportation and processing of oil sands crude would inject $100-600 million into the U.S. economy each year. [Click on Logo to learn more]

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