Mayor Therrien expands,“We have several different business areas here that are doing very well. Our biggest one is the Springfield industrial park. It has a main artery for the CN and CP track and it’s right beside the City of Winnipeg. It’s got Highway 1 going by it. So that Springfield Industrial Park is very highly sought after.” He mentions Plessis Road Business Park as another popular area, as well as the upcoming addition of a light industrial park adjacent to Highway 1. “We also have in our plans to have commercial along Highway 207, east on highway 1 going into Winnipeg.” that will be attached to the building, allowing the RM of Springfield to provide community programming.” A $1 million grant has been allocated to this development, which will have a central location in the municipality. ATTRACTING BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL GROWTH Springfield’s ideal location is not only appealing to residents but to businesses as well. The RM has designated new lands for employment uses, focusing on light industrial and commercial growth. 274 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11
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