aligning with national automotive industry shifts toward sustainable transportation technologies. Access to substantial electrical power, fiber optic networks, expanded water and sewer capacity, and strategic transportation links to Ontario’s major markets create compelling advantages for businesses choosing to establish or expand operations in the area.The town’s location along Highway 401 puts it within two hours of both Toronto and Ottawa, three hours from Montreal, and just 45 minutes from the U.S. border crossing. “We’ve recently launched an Industrial Tax Incremental Grant program to further support manufacturing and industrial growth. Our strategic investments in infrastructure, combined with access to 335,000 people within a 30-minute commute, create ideal conditions for industry to thrive,” Michael Nobes, General Manager of Growth & Infrastructure Services conveys. The town’s economic development efforts also include thoughtful partnerships with existing operations such as supporting Atura Power’s expansion plans to add 400MW of electricity generation and 250MW of battery storage capacity, strengthening the region’s energy infrastructure while creating additional jobs. INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE FUTURE Greater Napanee has strategically invested in core infrastructure systems that position it for sustainable growth beyond what many comparable Ontario municipalities can offer.The town’s forward-thinking approach to water, energy, and digital connectivity creates a foundation for residential expansion and industrial development. “We’ve secured nearly $50 million in government investment for a new, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant.This facility provides much-needed servicing capacity for up to 4,000 new homes and supports industrial growth, addressing one of the major constraints many communities face,” Nobes says. Water security represents a particular advantage for Greater Napanee. The town’s water treatment plant currently operates at less than 50% capacity, 4 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04
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