Construction is underway at Bruce Power's new office complex and training facility in Kincardine's north end.
The 129,000 sq ft building is being built on 7.5 hectares off Sutton St.
Kincardine Mayor Anne Eadie says its an example of the positive impact of the nuclear industry in Kincardine.
“Bruce Power continues to prove itself a wonderful steward of our community and this new facility is another example of the municipality, the company and local residents working toward a common goal,” Mayor Eadie says. “Bruce Power’s training facility will create jobs at local establishments that will need to provide for upwards of 500 workers who will stay in Kincardine every day. The economic impact a facility of this size can have on a community is immeasurable.”
The building will hold offices and training tools needed for the Major Component Replacement projects on six reactors between 2020 and 2033. That will extend the life of the site through 2064.
“After spending a lot of time working with the Municipality of Kincardine and local residents to develop our plans, we are excited to break the ground on our new training facility,” says Kevin Kelly, executive vice president, corporate services. “The facility will welcome over 500 people to work every day, and is another example of how the Bruce Power Life-Extension Program allows us to collaborate with our communities to expand the nuclear industry’s reach outside the Bruce Power site, and positively impact our local economies.”
The two story structure will also include classrooms, a high bay shop area, parking, storage space, and facilities for 500 employees.
“Whether it’s another nuclear supplier opening an office in the area and creating jobs, or strong retail and real estate sectors, Bruce County’s economy is certainly thriving as Bruce Power continues its Life-Extension Program and moves toward its first Major Component Replacement Project in 2020,” says Bruce County Warden Mitch Twolan. “Bruce Power continues to focus on the future by encouraging suppliers to locate in the county and by investing in infrastructure such as the training facility.”
The new facility is expected to open in early 2019.