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Originally Posted by adamuptownsj
Why would they want a port that close to Europe? It's much cheaper to ship to a port as close to market as possible than one ~5 hours by train east of Saint John.
It's an inane idea. Halifax and SJ are under capacity, both have extensive and very realistic expansion plans, and this would cripple both... plus strangle the Sydney plans in the cradle.
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Never underestimate the persuasive powers of Cape Breton politicians.
Alan J Mceachern back in the seventies was known as the Lord of Lake Ainslie for his ability to deliver Federal largesses for inane C.B. projects.
1. Glace Bay Heavy Water plant
2. Devco Mining after Hawker Sidley pulled out
3. Sydney Steel under Provincial ownership but with Fed support
4. Port Hawkesbury Airport expansion ( so Alan J could fly a government Falcon directly home)
5. Fortress Louisburg restoration
Just to name few
Only the Fortress remains although the P.H. airport has received a second life with Private American jets flying in Golfers from NYC and Connecticut. Over 200 last year.