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Artistic renderings gave Edmonton residents a glimpse last week into what the future of Northlands might look like. Now the organization is answering those demanding “show me the money.”

An economic impact study done by Edmonton firm Nichols Applied Management and released Friday suggests the province would see between $680 million and $1 billion of benefit in the next 20 years, a third of which would be seen in the Edmonton area, if the Vision 2020 plan comes to fruition.

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“We’re looking at an average of $34 to $50 million in provincial economic impact every year for the next 20 years,” said Northlands CEO Tim Reid. “A large portion of that will be realized through local construction costs over the next four years — right when we need it most.”

The report says the construction would add from 3,100 to 4,000 temporary jobs and then another 750 permanent full-time positions in the new amenities.