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CentrePort Canada Way, as well as upgrades to Highway 59, 75, and the Perimeter. Gray said this will provide carriers with the ability to quickly reach highway speeds for the efficient movement of goods.
“We have been at capacity for close to five years now and have not been able to tackle some larger jobs that come along, so we are excited to be able to handle more work with a larger footprint.”
– Jason Dubois, on his company’s move to CentrePort
Water and wastewater servic- ing has been upgraded, which led this past year to the first two ful- ly-serviced industrial parks at CentrePort. Hydro, natural gas, and telecommunications have also been improved, all contributing to more than 1,200 acres being sold or conditionally sold just this year, with 57 new companies currently developing at CentrePort, provid- ing more than 1,400 jobs.
One thing that cannot be upgraded, but has been a signif-
icant benefit to CentrePort, is its location.
Gray said this, coupled with com- pleted infrastructure improve- ments and planned investments
– such as the Chief Peguis Trail extension – will help enhance the port’s “advantageous location” for trucking companies.
“Access to three Class 1 rail- ways – CP, CN, BNSF Railway – and the upcoming construction of CentrePort Canada Rail Park also contribute to an increasing concentration of trucking activ- ity,” she said. “Located in the center of the footprint, the Rail Park will attract companies that are heavily utilizing both truck and rail to transport their goods, allowing them to access both modes of transportation from a single site.”
Construction of the rail park, a 665-acre project, will commence late next year.
CentrePort has no plans to slow down its pace of development in the future. At 20,000 acres – about the size of Manhattan – there is plenty of room for trucking com- panies to expand or relocated their operations.
“We will continue to tell com- panies who are interested in CentrePort that the inland port,” said Gray, “and Manitoba, is open for business.” TW
Payne Transportation donates to Children’s Wish
From left: Thomas McKee, Susan Wiebe, Aimee Rich, Dale Bjorklund, Haylie Payne, Christina Matias, Mark Dobbs, Nicole Pacheco, Shaylee Dueck, Tom Payne, Sheldon Novak, and Peter Bonneville
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
Payne Transportation has donated $4,000 to the Children’s Wish Foundation.
The funds were raised from raffles during the carrier’s 6th annual Gala and Awards night, where employees and owner-op-
erators join together to recognize achievements in safety and years of service.
Payne Transportation presented a cheque to Aimee Rich of the Children’s Wish Foundation, and thank all the sponsors who helped make the event a success. TW
Arnold Bros. brings Plaid Wonderland to parade
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
Arnold Bros. brought the plaid to the Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade to raise awareness for prostate cancer programs.
The company entered into the parade a tractor-trailer dubbed ‘Plaid Wonderland’ Nov. 17.
Arnold Bros. has raised more than $19,000 this year for the cause.
“It kind of took on a life of its own,”
said Arnold Bros. finance director Carla Kaneski.
“Awareness is everything for us. Men typically don’t like to talk about their health,” added Arden Bagni, a spokeswoman for Prostate Cancer Canada. “Yet almost all of the men who have prostate cancer detected soon enough will survive”.
For more information on the cause, visit www.plaidfordad.ca. TW
January 2019 • Truck News – West 11