St. Thomas, Ont., preps massive greenfield site in hopes of landing EV battery plant

St Thomas Mega Site — Given the size of the property in St. Thomas, officials there expect more than one company to occupy it, but they will not write off the possibility of a single large investor.

March 06, 2023 01:04 PM

A plot of land sprawling six square kilometres has been cordoned off at the northeastern edge of St. Thomas, Ont. as the provincial and municipal governments clear the way for a major automotive investment in the southwestern Ontario city.

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