Second phase of ‘future proof’ major expansion of harbour in eastern Ontario underway [Video]

The second phase of a $35 million-plus expansion of the Port of Oshawa’s grain terminal is underway, with a focus on improving access and traffic flow in and out of the harbour for farmers in the eastern GTA.

The newly expanded terminal opened last November and now offers a total of 20,000 metric tonnes (MT) of storage capacity and features a vessel loading rate of up to 12,000 MT per day, ensuring fast and efficient grain loading

A new dual truck unloading structure, capable of receiving 700 MT per hour, is streamlining deliveries and minimizing delays. The facility has weather protection, as well as a modern dust control system to meet environmental standards.

“Making this facility work for regional farmers is our priority; we’ve invested in quality infrastructure, improving the terminal’s efficiency from the front gate right onto the vessel,” said Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA) CEO Ian Hamilton last year. …