Civil Municipal - May 2024

PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Peters Construction Group www.petersgroup.ca Peters Construction Group is a growing group of companies involved in multiple aspects of heavy construction including: Civil Infrastructure, Road Reconstruction, Earthworks, Environmental Remediation, Haulage, and Concrete. n Better Neighbourhoods www.betterneighbourhoods.ca Better Neighbourhoods Inc. is a land development consultation firm providing planning, urban design & project management services. We assist our clients in the development process by designing diverse, walkable neighbourhoods for people— not just cars. Our team excels at Building Places People Love that are also more economically valuable and livable than their conventional suburban counterparts. Furthering this momentum, the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority’s acquisition of critical properties, including an old steel factoryand a scrap companysite, is setting the stage for substantial redevelopment. “These sites will soon host new facilities, including a large storage building for marine cargo, which will operate in collaboration with local businesses,” he adds. This reflects a broader strategy to effectively integrate local enterprises into the global supply chain. The BMI Group’s involvement in the region represents another layer of economic revitalization. “Having purchased three former factories in Thorold and a significant tract of industrial land in Port Colborne, BMI is rapidly transforming these areas into thriving business hubs,” says Mayor Steele. The group’s aggressive investment in local infrastructure is revitalizing unused industrial spaces and attracting new businesses to the area. Port Colborne is actively enhancing its industrial and marine sectors through these transformative initiatives, ensuring it remains a pivotal link in Ontario’s economic chain. By revitalizing its infrastructure and forging strategic partnerships, the city is responding to current economic opportunities and paving the way for future growth and prosperity. 148 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 05