WHY? ...Opportunity Lives Here. Multi-Sector Based Community. Proud Home of Darlington Nuclear. Building our Life Science Sector

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1 WHY? Multi-Sector Based Community Proud Home of Darlington Nuclear Building our Life Science Sector Great Commercial, Industrial and Investment Opportunity...Opportunity Lives Here.

2 ONWARD AND UPWARD: INVESTMENT IN CLARINGTON The Municipality of Clarington is quickly moving up in the ranks as one of Ontario s fastest growing communities. The Municipality s successful blend of urban and rural living provides an unparalleled quality of life and diverse business community and Clarington is poised for the multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects that are slated to commence in the near future. These projects include Darlington Nuclear Refurbishment, proposed Darlington Nuclear New Build, and extension of Hwy 407 to Hwy 35/115 by the year Another major project that will positively impact economic growth in Clarington is the construction of the 300,000 square foot Darlington Energy Complex in the Clarington Energy Park located in Courtice. The Darlington Energy Complex is a key element in the success of the Darlington Refurbishment Project and will support ongoing operations of the Darlington station into the future. The facility will include a public information centre and security processing centre. There will also be a training centre which will have a full-scale mock-up of the inside of a reactor. Construction of the new facility is complete and will be functional summner of A new Energy-From-Waste facility called the Durham York Energy Centre is also being constructed in the Clarington Energy Park to be fully operational Fall of This facility will be operated through agreement on behalf of the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Regional Municipality of York. As the eastern gateway to the GTA, Clarington provides direct access to a large market base and this investment of infrastructure will bring great opportunities for future innovation and growth.

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4 FAST FACTS ABOUT THE DARLINGTON NUCLEAR REFURBISHMENT PROJECT This project will be the largest engineering and construction project undertaken in the Canadian nuclear industry and in the region, province and throughout the country. First time four CANDU reactors will be refurbished. Estimated cost Final costs to be determined once regulatory and technical scope is determined, construction contracts are signed, and release quality cost and schedule is developed likely Potential Jobs Expect to create over 20,000 person years of direct employment. Economic Impact Direct employment, spending associated with the project and operating the station for an additional 30 years. Economic Benefits to the Region In 2009, OPG spent close to $100 million, with more than 160 suppliers, in the Durham Region just supporting ongoing operations. Refurbishment thousands of new jobs during the planning and construction phase. 15-year project, drawing on local services and sparking spinoff activity. Secondary impacts employment and spending (3,000 jobs). Impact of personal expenditures by people who have been paid wages and salaries because of their employment in the refurbishment program. Operating the station for another 30 years.

5 3,000 new jobs will be created during the planning and construction phase including: Building trades Project Management Professionals Engineers Clerical Other direct and associated jobs Additionally there are potential for thousands of added jobs resulting from the additional 30 years of operation of the station.

6 DARLINGTON ENERGY COMPLEX Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has completed construction of a a 300,000 square-foot, multi-purpose building located on OPG-owned land in the Clarington Energy Park, west of the Darlington Nuclear station. The Darlington Energy Complex (DEC)is the next step in OPG s ongoing investment in Durham Region. With support from the Municipality of Clarington and Region of Durham, the site has been serviced and prepared for development with municipal services including water, sanitary sewer mains and storm water management systems. The Darlington Energy Complex is a key element in the success of the Darlington Refurbishment Project and will support ongoing operations of the Darlington station into the future. The facility will include a public information centre and security processing centre. There will also be a training centre which will have a full-scale mock-up of the inside of a reactor, plus a tooling and testing facility to allow for the design and development of tools and processes needed for the refurbishment project. The DEC is just one component of the value the Darlington refurbishment will bring to the economy of Clarington and Durham Region, said OPG Executive Vice President Bill Robinson. The building will house integral parts of OPG s preparations for the success of the Darlington refurbishment project.

7 FAST FACTS ABOUT THE PROPOSED NEW NUCLEAR PROJECT AT DARLINGTON The Municipality of Clarington is and has been a proud nuclear host community for over 30 years and continues to look forward to additions to the Darlington fleet. Clarington remains confident that we are ideally situated to host Ontario's next new nuclear units with a strong labour force, good infrastructure and an existing nuclear operation recognized internationally for its safety and operational performance. Employment Growth o 3500 new direct and indirect jobs during site preparation and construction o 1500 new direct and indirect jobs during operation and maintenance o For every 1 job in the nuclear sector, it creates 6 spin-off jobs Business Activity Over $600 million in gross domestic product growth in Clarington during site preparation and construction Between $466.6 million in 2018 and $236.3 million in 2084 in annual gross domestic product growth Household Income and Spending Increased household income between $150 million to $250 million collectively Project related household spending $375 million per year during site preparation and construction and $143 million per year during operation and maintenance phase Residential Property Values Increased demand for residential property Higher real estate values

8 THE CLARINGTON BOARD OF TRADE AND OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Site Selection Assistance The Office of Economic Development is pleased to meet with purchasers, developers and contractors, to review the process of purchasing industrial land, address questions, and facilitate approvals. This includes clarifying regulation for industrial development, as well as a summary of costs, such as development charges, utility rates and municipal taxes. Land and Commercial Space Inventory The Clarington Board of Trade has an inventory of available land and commercial space on (hard copies are available upon request). Inventory includes a physical description of the land and building, services and cost estimates. Pre Consultation Meetings The Office of Economic Development offers to help arrange and facilitate pre-consultation meetings with the Municipality of Clarington Planning Department. The purpose of a pre-consultation meeting is to provide the Applicant with an opportunity to present and review the proposed Application with Planning Staff, to discuss potential issues, and determine the required elements and materials to be submitted with the Application for it to be considered complete by Staff. To find out why our community is your perfect fit, visit: Your opportunity lives in Clarington! For more information, please contact: Sheila Hall Executive Director, Economic Development Officer Clarington Board of Trade and Office of Economic Development 54 King St. E., Unit 102, Bowmanville, ON L1C 1N3 Phone: sheila@cbot.ca