The federal government has announced more than $6 million in support for R.W. Tomlinson Ltd.’s Trap Rock Electrification of Extended Ship Loading System project in Bruce Mines.

The funding aims to support the adoption of an electric-powered extended ship loading system to replace diesel-powered haul trucks that currently transport aggregates nearly three kilometres to Ontario Trap Rock’s commercial dock.

The project will reduce emissions from the marine sector while improving the efficiency of moving construction materials through the Great Lakes. The electrified system is expected to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also reducing truck traffic crossing Highway 17, improving safety and reducing impacts for the local community.

“As a proudly Canadian-owned, family-run company that has operated for more than 70 years, R.W. Tomlinson is committed to investing in innovative and sustainable solutions for the future,” said CEO Ron Tomlinson. “This project at Ontario Trap Rock will help reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and strengthen the movement of essential construction materials throughout the Great Lakes region. We are proud to partner with the Government of Canada to support cleaner transportation and continued economic opportunities for Bruce Mines and Northern Ontario.”

The Ontario Trap Rock facility, which is owned by R.W. Tomlinson, is the largest employer in Bruce Mines, employing approximately 50 full-time workers. The quarry produces trap rock aggregates that are fundamental for construction and infrastructure projects throughout the Great Lakes region and northern Ontario. It has decades of reserves remaining.

The project, along with planned dock expansion, will allow the facility to increase annual shipments by up to 25 percent, helping ensure the continued long-term viability of this important economic asset to the local community and to the provincial and Canadian economy.

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