generate approximately $151 million
in economic benefits, including job
creation, business development and
tourism. As contamination is reduced
and the stigma of a contaminated
harbour is removed, business devel-
opment may be accelerated with
more companies willing to set up
in the Hamilton area. The project is
also expected to generate economic
returns through the creation of valu-
able port lands. The waterfront devel-
opment is also expected to encourage
more tourism in the area.
Real-time environmental monitoring
systems are being used to measure air
and water quality in the construction
area throughout these stages. Air and
water quality criteria have been estab-
lished to ensure that human health
and the environment are protected—
the project will improve water quality
and reduce contamination in Hamil-
ton Harbour, which will benefit fish,
wildlife and people wanting to enjoy a
cleaner water supply.
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and
“Hamilton was built and
evolved around the harbour.
But the industry on which my home
community was founded is also the
reason this cleanup is taking place right
now. I am thrilled to be back in my
hometown to celebrate the progress we are
making towards cleaner water for Hamilton,
as well as the $150 million in economic benefits
we’ll see in our community when the project is
complete, including job creation, business
development, and tourism.”
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The Honourable Catherine
McKenna
Minister of Environment
and Climate Change
NOVEMBER 2018 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA 7
