notes Nicholson, highlighting how grade six students recently proposed improvements for a local dog park. Transportation infrastructure provides a competitive advantage, with immediate access to Highway 401, international border crossings, and intercity rail connections. “Our location is number one, I mean we can’t beat where we live as far as location goes,” notes Deschamps.“We have a train stop just outside of our township in Brockville where it does a three hour train to Toronto high speed and we have two ports or two bridges to enter the United States for back and forth trade.” This connectivity, combined with deliberate planning, positions Edwardsburgh Cardinal as both a desirable residence and business location. KEY INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Edwardsburgh Cardinal is making strategic investments that will shape the region’s future.At the forefront is the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in partnership with Potentia Renewables. Slated for completion in 2027, it will be the largest facility of its kind in Canada.“Our Council supported 98 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06 EDWARDSBURGH CARDINAL, ON
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