Park Exhibits Continued Employment Growth

Since the opening of Harbourside Commercial Park a steady employment rise has been seen onsite. The companies located at the park are maintaining their workforce and some companies are experiencing considerable growth. The fourteen businesses onsite have 136 full-time positions. An additional twenty workers have received part-time employment. Currently there are 29 former steelworkers working full-time at Harbourside and 14 part-time workers. There are many other steelworkers employed through outside contractors either at or near the park. Each full-time position at HCP has an impact of 1 to 2 jobs either offsite or associated through contractors and services. Coupled with the employment at the International piers and the Sydney Tar Pond Agency's extensive projects it is clearly apparent that work provided from the newly developed park has a significant impact on the local economy.

The fourteen businesses and 136 full time positions is a great testament to the appeal of the available infrastructure and location of the park, The park has attracted numerous business entrepreneurs from differing sectors. Some of the current business operators are phasing in expansions to their operations. The staff at Harbourside Commercial Park are busy entertaining prospective tenants who are looking for land and building purchases. The park has reached full capacity for available office space in existing buildings. Due to demand there are no buildings available; however,there are building lots available for new tenants.

2010 will see the opening of a new sports facility at Harbourside Commercial Park. The new facility will include a soccer field, walking track, and basketball and tennis courts. The staff and tenants at Harbourside are looking forward to the opening of this new facility which will attract crowds from the local area and visitors from away. Also, several community sporting groups are eager to add Harbourside to their list of venues. Currently a tenant at Harbourside is planning a large charity fundraiser at the new outdoor recreation facility in the spring of 2010.

Harbourside Commercial Park has contributed to the local economy and has provided an excellent area for new and existing businesses to develop. The future holds positive developments for the park as new tenants choose Harbourside as their business location!

For a full report of the current employment status at Harbourside Commercial Park please download this file - Harbourside Employment Report