CentrePort Canada Way (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WINNIPEG / FILE)
WINNIPEG — The highly anticipated CentrePort South development has officially broken ground, marking a significant milestone for Winnipeg’s inland port.
Officials from the city, province, CentrePort Canada, and Winnipeg Airports Authority gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking on Friday.
“This is a transformative opportunity for our city, promising to create thousands of jobs and thousands of new homes,” said Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham.
“We’re committed to making CentrePort South a thriving hub for growth and innovation by streamlining processes and investing in supporting infrastructure, like the Chief Peguis Trail extension and Route 90 renewal.”
Spanning 1,800 acres, CentrePort South includes a 500-acre residential area and 1,100 acres of industrial development. Once completed, the project is expected to generate more than 16,000 jobs and nearly $80 million annually in tax revenue for Winnipeg.
The City of Winnipeg has formed the CentrePort South Development Support Team to expedite economic and housing developments, ensuring a competitive environment for future investments.
“At CentrePort, we know what the key ingredients are for economic growth at the inland port, and they include fully-serviced land availability, multiple levels of government working together, and a strategic, coordinated approach to development,” said Carly Edmundson, president and CEO, CentrePort Canada Inc. “Today’s announcement sends a strong message that CentrePort South is ready for investment and growth.”
Following a combined investment of more than $74 million by the city and province for Phase 1A infrastructure, key activities are underway, with major projects expected to be completed between 2025 and 2026.
