There was progress this week as McMaster continues its internal approvals for its proposed campus in Burlington.

The University's Board of Governors approved the project, contingent on a $10 million contribution from the City of Burlington.

On Wednesday, the City of Burlington's Community and Corporate Services Committee expressed support for the concept of McMaster locating in the city. It decided to seek new economic impact information about the campus, which will be home to the DeGroote School of Business' Centre for Advanced Management Studies. It will be situated on a site along the South Service Road east of Walkers Line.

The committee also directed staff to include the McMaster project as a major corporate initiative for its 2009-2011 forecast period. It also asked that the Region of Halton be approached as a possible partner in the project.

The City expects the new economic analysis to be completed by September.