City, Rocky View County approve inland port project expected to generate over $7B

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City, Rocky View County approve inland port project expected to generate over $7B
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The Prairie Economic Gateway Agreement proposes the creation of an inland port near Calgary's eastern limits that will leverage Canadian Pacific Kansas City's rail network to increase interprovincial trade, the city says.

The Prairie Economic Gateway Agreement proposes the creation of an inland port near Calgary's eastern limits that will leverage Canadian Pacific Kansas City's rail network to increase interprovincial trade, the city says.CBC NewsMayor Jyoti Gondek says she hopes the Prairie Economic Gateway agreement will pave the way for Calgary to become home to the strongest inland port in North America.

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek said in a news release Tuesday that the approval of the agreement is a monumental step forward for the city. "We are paving the way for Calgary to become a destination for business, innovation, and skilled labour." "Today, I am proud to say we are turning that vision into reality. Prairie Economic Gateway is not just a project. It is a promise of prosperity, productivity and opportunity that will transform our region for future generations," Gondek said.

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