An attempt to establish a heavy haul corridor to connect local fabricators to the Alberta oil sands has suffered a setback.
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership General Manager George Mallay says the province has turned down their request for $150,000 in funding.
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Mallay says local industry is still committed to help fund half the cost of Phase II of a feasibility study into the proposal.
SLEP provided Lambton County Council with an update and overview of recent initiatives, news and potential developments during Wednesday's meeting in Wyoming.