The Town of Conception Bay South is supporting the oil and gas industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, with Council passing a resolution at the public meeting on March 15, 2022 to support the Bay Du Nord project, noting its critical importance to the province’s economic stability.

“Bay du Nord will create jobs for our people, increase supply opportunities for our businesses, and positively impact our local economy by helping the province meet global demand for responsible oil while also supporting the provincial government’s commitment to Net Zero by 2050.  Council is very cognizant of the importance of environmental sustainability and is very encouraged that Bay du Nord has the potential to produce the lowest carbon barrels of oil in Canada,” said Mayor Darrin Bent.

The Town of Conception Bay South is the second-largest municipality in the province and remains one of the fastest growing communities. Close to offshore developments, land blocks, major amenities and infrastructure, the town and its expansive bay are perfectly positioned to support and foster industry growth in the oil and gas sector. Town Council has a strong mandate for economic development with a goal of growing its commercial tax base to alleviate financial pressures on its taxpayers and improve services for residents.

The Town of Conception Bay South confirmed its support for the Bay Du Nord project by passing the following resolution:

• Whereas Council has been focused on the opportunities the offshore industry can provide to our municipality due to our expansive, sheltered bay and continues to take a proactive approach to investment attraction;
• Whereas Council has a strong mandate built on economic development with a goal of growing our commercial tax base to alleviate financial pressures on, and improving services for our 27,000 plus residents;
• Whereas we are aligned with industry partners who share a long-term vision of economic sustainability by capitalizing on and supporting commercial development opportunities;
• Whereas Council is very cognizant of the importance of environmental sustainability and encouraged that Bay du Nord has the potential to produce the lowest carbon barrels of oil in Canada;
• Whereas the Bay du Nord project will create jobs for our residents, increase supply opportunities for our businesses and will positively impact the economy for our province;
• Therefore be it so resolved that approval be given for the Town of Conception Bay South to offer its full support to the Bay du Nord Project and respectfully request the Government of Canada realize the critical importance of the project to the economic sustainability of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Conception Bay South is a growing town on the edge of nature, offering a unique blend of urban and rural living, and is a community of choice for families wanting to establish long-term roots. Conception Bay South is open for business and offers promising commercial, industrial and tourism investment opportunities.