Is Kitimat ready for the oil and gas sector?

With demands for oil mounting, it’s not whether or not the pipelines will flow, but when they will flow is the question. Personally I don’t think we are prepared for the economic spin offs that could arise from this sector. Kitimat LNG will need high paid plant managers, accountants and other high paying officials. Does Kitimat have the high end homes and fine dining to support these type of officials? Coming from Calgary and other wealthy cities, these individuals will want more than a fixer up bungaloo. Kitimat’s downtown could benefit immensly if we can encourage these companys to open branch offices in the downtown core. These companys may even construct new office buildings if persuaded Kitimat is great place to invest. Along with offices will come secretary, Public relations, managers and more job spin offs. Now is the time to encourage these companies to plant deeper roots in the community, because once the boom is here prices will soar and offices and high end homes may become a pipe dream.

just a thought,

Mark

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