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GROUNDED IN ITS CORE VALUES, Southport is dedicated to pioneering leadership and fostering growth
opportunities for both its customers and the community. By prioritizing carbon avoidance and spearheading
green initiatives, such as the LEED certified new administrative building, the organization not only aims to
decrease emissions across its site but also contributes to Southport's Climate Smart Certification, thereby
demonstrating its unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

2035-50

• Construction of a solar farm.
• Explore the use of carbon offsets.
2028-50

• Building heating system retrofits – gas to ground source heat pump.
• New technology (hydrogen vehicles) alternative aircraft fuel.

2027
• New FACT Contract commences.
2026 • Residential now emission free.
• Installation of district
2025
geothermal system.
• FACT construction – up to 5 new buildings!
• Building monitoring and modeling.
2024

• New Southport Office Building –
LEED Silver certified.
2023 • ASHRAE level 2 energy audits

• Two Fleet EVs and on five Commercial buildings.
Chargers; Environmental • Fleet Greening Strategy. Located in the centre of Manitoba, only Centennaire South Residential Homes
Policy; Sustainable a short 60-minute drive from Winnipeg,
Procurement in Tenders. Manitoba's capital, Southport offers Southport is excited to introduce The main residential area includes 188
2022 residents a quiet neighbourhood with Centennaire South - a fresh, new rental of the properties, ranging from two to
• Installed two level 2, dual port EV charging stations on-site. greenspaces and playgrounds just 3 opportunity with modern details and four bedrooms. These units are updated
• Centennaire South Builds Certified with Efficiency Manitoba. kilometers from the city of Portage la high-quality finishes! Each spacious, duplex style housing which are ideal for
• Purchased hybrid fleet truck. Prairie. open-concept unit is pet-friendly and families as they are pet-friendly with
features a deck in the backyard with an large yards and detached garages.
2021 Southport provides many recreation attached 2-car garage with a mudroom!
• Design Guidelines for Southport Aerospace opportunities for residents to enjoy year-
Centre was created. round at Central Plains RecPlex with a
fitness centre, indoor track, full-sized “There are so many things we love about living in our new home in
gymnasium, and bowling alley. Southport. It’s safe, there are wonderful walking paths, our unit is super
2020 During the warmer months, residents quiet and we love the layout. The attached double garage and ensuite

• Hangar 4 received a lighting upgrade (247 fixtures). can explore the site walking paths, are so nice to have as well.”
• Gas golf carts replaced with electric golf carts. play on the soccer field, tennis courts, - Centennaire South Resident
• Residential Furnace replacement program began. baseball diamonds, outdoor track, or
visit Southport Golf Club! The 9-hole
golf course is situated in a picturesque
2019 country setting at the end of Southport's

• Climate Smart Certified – First business in Manitoba. airfield and features the only driving
range in the region.
• Carbon Avoidance Design – Centennaire South
and Hangar 5 (100% electric).
Southport has more than 200 rental Scan the QR Code for more information including:
properties. It is truly an enviable 3D virtual tours, rates, and residential perks!
residential option if you’re looking for
a peaceful place to live with stunning
landscape views, indoor and outdoor
recreation, and quick access to city
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