Southport Aerospace Centre Inc.
Southport, MB
Company Overview
Southport is located 2 km south of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. For 50 years it was home to the Canadian Air Force, and an integral part of the central plains economy. In 1990 when the venue was released by the military, Southport Aerospace Centre Inc., a community based, not-for-profit corporation, was established to manage the commercial development of its over 1, 500 acres of property.
The companys mission is to establish a world-class business centre featuring aviation and aerospace training facilities, research and development of new products, light manufacturing, and educational institutions.
Southport still maintains strong alliances with the aerospace and aviation community, and is now a dynamic location for commercial, educational, retail, residential, and recreational use.
Commercial: Southport has abundant and economical hydroelectric, natural gas energy and water supplies. Its drainage systems have been upgraded, and a key asset for future growth is its fibre optic capability that connects Southport globally. Southport also prides itself in its ability to offer highly competitive lease rates for a variety of industrial and commercial properties.
Some of Southports commercial tenants include:
Bombardier Airport Technologies Inc. ATCO-Frontec Serco Aviation Field Aviation Aramark Canada Atkins & Pearce Abenaki Artworks Central Plains Inc. White Horse Plains Community Futures Development Corporation The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba.
Educational: Southport believes in the potential offered by education, and to support its belief has created an on-site campus. We believe that we have a really good campus at Southport, where people can have their career-planning needs met.' - John Pittman, CEO of Southport.
Southports educational campus comprises of:
The Canadian Aviation Training Centre Campus Manitoba Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology Portage Campus School of Tomorrow Sunshine Nursery School.
Retail: On-site, Southport offers various retail services through its post office, convenience store, restaurant, an art gallery and ATM.
Residential: Southport manages and leases 174 duplex style rental-housing units on a short and long-term lease basis. Two, three or four bedroom units, complete with garage, are available. To enhance Southport's residential area, the exterior designs vary by unit to add character and individuality; and to meet the changing needs of the tenants and the community;
Southport continually improves and renovates the interiors to make them more comfortable and appealing. Student accommodations are also available.
Recreational: Southport is home to a wide range of excellent recreational facilities such as:
a full-sized swimming pool, a 9, 760 sq. ft. gymnasium, a 6-lane bowling alley, a whirlpool, a weight room, a seasonal in-door skating rink, a 9-hole golf course, a beach volleyball court, a running track, ball diamonds, soccer fields, and tennis courts.
For more information about Southport, call: 204-428-6030, toll free: 1-800-558-4680, or visit our web site at:
www. southport. mb. ca
Company Information
Physical Address
272-180 Centennaire Dr., Southport Admin. Bldg.
Southport, MB R0H 1N0
CA
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 233
Southport, MB R0H 1N0
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: Southport Aerospace Centre Inc.
CA
Contacts
John Pittman
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
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Services
- Land Management & Development
NAICS Categories
Additional Information
237210, 813910