“We are willing to work with the community and we feel that the operations will be a positive economic impact on the township,” Mark Drouin of Delcan said at the meeting, which was held via Zoom last Tuesday evening.
The challenges of rural life and Zoom meetings via sketchy internet connectivity were front and centre during the town hall meeting, however, a good number of participants were able to raise their concerns.
I am not worried about traffic and I am very pleased if there were jobs for the young ones here.
He added he has seen no financial plan or architectural plan, and there has been no progress in the building.
Another resident of the township, living in Eganville, asked about when the company would be taking job applications, noting now she must travel to Ottawa for a job.
Bonnechere Valley Mayor Jennifer Murphy, who was chairing the meeting, answered a question about what steps the municipality is taking.
County of Renfrew Planner Bruce Howarth said many issues are site plan related issues such as fencing, aesthetics of the façade, lighting, water and sewage.
The company is proposing to retrofit the entire 20,000 square foot building to house a 5,000 square foot growing area, he noted.
During the presentation he showed detailed drawings of the plan, including a depiction of the outdoor image of the building which shows a modern, clean façade.
As well, the current water waste system is self contained so all runoff and wastewater can be collected in a tank, pumped in a tanker and transported off site to a recycling facility.
As far as traffic there will be about 10 to 15 vehicles driven by employees and other traffic will be monthly with deliveries.
In terms of security there will be intrusion alarms, video monitoring, security lighting and perimeter fencing.
He said Delcan will plant a tree line as a barrier and will support the development of a new playground.
“I have a new daughter, seven months old; I go to the park all the time.
In terms of economic impact there are numerous positions including management, growing, packaging, website, logistics and government regulations at the production facility.
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