Different developers can acquire and build within the zoned areas, en- couraging competition and market- based decision-making, and this will be especially important once the rail park has been completed. “Ten different developers own or have options on quarter sections of land,” she said. “The choice is good for shippers and business.” If you are considering Centreport, you won't be directed to a specific site “and you can also negotiate your price – there are flexible rate options.” She said although the original con- cept was for the project to be purely for transportation and business, Cen- treport realized that there are advan- tages to including a residential component so workers won't need to travel great distances, and this area – adjacent to existing Winnipeg residen- tial communities – would also accom- modate relevant local retail services and a “multi-use secondary education training facility.” Another area, adjacent to Win- nipeg's airport, will facilitate air cargo shipments. CentrePort has been designed with sustainability in mind, she said, but without excessive regulation. “You could put up a LEED building at any level, if not, there are other options to achieve the sustainability threshold.” Overall, the project offers intriguing opportunities for developers, along with contractors and others servicing the building/infrastructure industry. “CentrePort Canada offers busi- nesses a selection of high-quality in- dustrial land and space for sale or lease,” the FTZ's website says. “Cur- rently there are more than 2,400 acres of land ready for new development and more than 530,000 sq. ft. of indus- trial space available in existing ware- house facilities.” For more information, see www.centreport.canada. The Canadian Design and Construction Report — July-August 2015 – 5