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INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING PARK
The MOK has a shortage of commercial/industrial
land available for new and emerging business and Goal:
industry. Creating a light manufacturing park will To create construction ready lots.
provide an opportunity to address this need and
create economic development in the area that Why:
would support future residential and commercial Increase opportunities for economic development.
development.
Anticipated Benefit:
Michelin Tire, North America and the Annapolis Supply chain support to local industry while
Valley First Nations have both expressed interest in improving the Municipality’s commercial to
a Highway 101 exit through the First Nations Lands residential assessment ratio.
connecting directly to the Michelin Tire Waterville
Facility. Which would eliminate approximately 130
tractor trailers a day travelling on Highway 1.
There are many studies that need to be undertaken
prior to the creation of a phased plan of
development. The created light manufacturing park
would be close to Michelin, Roscoe, Eden Valley and
central within the County. This makes it an ideal
location for potential agricultural processing or
companies who supply materials to these larger
companies.
As part of the 2018-2019 Budget Process, Council
committed $50,000 to the project for preliminary
studies.
