
Ladysmith was founded to provide living space for the miners and their
families who worked at the Extension coal mines about 20 miles to the
north of Ladysmith. Many buildings (commercial and residential) were
moved to this site via rail and by oxen; some have been refurbished and
still stand today. LADYSMITH was named after a victorious battle in the
Boer War, which took place in Ladysmith, South Africa. The municipality
was incorporated on June 3, 1904.
Today Ladysmith offers excellent services and facilities for its
residents. Also, commercial expansion is available at Coronation Mall,
at the south of Town, and in the historic downtown core. Work is in
progress to attract a variety of development opportunities to
Ladysmith, including establishing or expanding on waterfront
residential/marine-commercial, marina, health care, industrial park,
heritage and cultural centres.
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