Brantford Councillors Endorse "Critically Important" Infrastructure Project
A multi-million dollar plan to install water and wastewater pipes beneath Highway 403 near the Oak Park Road interchange has been deemed “critically important” for Brantford’s economic future by Mayor Kevin Davis.
Key Location for Industrial Development
The project targets land immediately north of Highway 403, including a former gravel pit. This area is one of the few in southern Ontario primed for industrial development once the infrastructure is in place, according to the mayor.
“It's the kind of land that 20 years ago you would see an auto assembly plant on it,” Davis said during a November 4 committee-of-the-whole meeting. “It’s that large, it’s that significant to both the future of our community and southern Ontario.”
Economic Potential Linked to Trade
Davis emphasized the potential for substantial industrial growth in southern Ontario once trade relations with the United States improve.
“We’d be a prime candidate for that investment,” Davis said.
Summary
This infrastructure project is pivotal for unlocking Brantford’s industrial potential, positioning it as a key player in southern Ontario’s economic landscape.