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shaped its past, though wants to strategize a
more effective way to develop this. “It is our
strength and will continue to be our strength,”
says Mayor Bradley. “Though, we will also
move towards diversification and that is an on-
going effort.” The next step for the develop-
ment of the city is to move towards alternative
fuels and energy sources, such as that found in
biofuels. “Most of the work for improving our
petrochemical industry in Sarnia goes through
the University of Western Ontario Research
Centre located right here in Sarnia. They take
a leadership role including processing oil from
the west.” The Western University Research
Park established by Western University is a
joint venture with the County of Lambton as
well as the city of Sarnia and specializes in in-
dustrial biotechnology.
Internationally known as an industrial chem-
ical centre, Sarnia is the base for many refin-
eries because of its central location, access
to raw materials and transportation routes.
“We are eastern Canada’s energy centre,” says
