The Southwest Nova Scotia BDO Zone for Woody Biomass is rated ‘A’.
Rating Issue Date: September 20, 2023.
‘A’ ratings denote high prospective viability of Feedstock Supply and Infrastructure and low expectations of default risk in the Zone. Capacity to support new biobased plant operations is considered strong.
Feedstock quantities are expressed in green metric tons per year (gmt/yr), while feedstock costs are expressed in CAD ($). Maximum transport distance is based on a 150-km driving distance from the center point (Caledonia, NS).
Kaizer Meadow Industrial Park: The park spans 150 acres and is situated within an hour’s reach of the Port of Halifax, Halifax City Centre, and Halifax Stanfield International Airport. It is zoned for heavy industrial use, including waste-to-energy operations like landfill gas and biomass processing, and features notable occupants include Sustane Technologies, Full Circle Environmental Solutions, and the Municipality of Chester’s renowned solid waste facility and environmental management center. Onsite amenities encompass high-speed internet and 3-phase power, available at $20,000 per acre. The park offers seamless access to a skilled workforce, intermodal transportation infrastructure, and commercial markets in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and the surrounding working forests of Lunenburg, Queens, Annapolis, and Kings counties.
Port Mersey Commercial Park: Situated near Liverpool, NS, the park is conveniently located just a 35-minute drive from Bridgewater. Spanning 88 acres, the facility features a 550-foot active wharf, public access roads, and marine transportation infrastructure. Zoned for medium-sized industrial activities, it offers a robust power grid, ample industrial water supply, and direct access to highways, including the nearby 100 Series highway. The facility has undergone environmental assessments and provides essential utilities such as three-phase power, high-pressure steam, and fueling receivers. The presence of the Brooklyn Power facility and biotechnology companies has cultivated a skilled workforce familiar with bioproduct manufacturing and biomass supply chain management.
Bridgewater Business Park: Centrally located within Southwest Nova Scotia, Bridgewater serves as the South Shore’s hub and is set to expand by 125 acres in 2024. Just 100 kilometers (60 minutes) from Halifax via Highway 103, the park features direct access through the newly constructed $48 million Exit 12A interchange. The expansion adds industrially zoned land, including light industrial and highway commercial sites, all town-serviced with high-speed internet. The park is home to the Michelin Tire Plant and over 50 other diverse businesses, manufacturers, and offices. Bridgewater leverages its strategic location, offering a skilled labor market and a robust customer base, with the local population exceeding 60,000 residents within a 30-minute radius.
Freeman Lumber: Located in Greenfield, NS, Freeman Lumber is one of the oldest family-run sawmill businesses in North America. The facility features newly cleared lands specifically zoned for heavy industrial development and is equipped with essential infrastructure, including three-phase power, an on-site well, septic system, adaptable siltation systems, as well as biomass handling and receiving facilities with loaders and weigh scales. As the largest employer in Queen’s County, Freeman Lumber maintains strong relationships with its 180+ journeymen, contractors, and business development specialists, along with regional forest processing facilities and logging contractors. This strategic location offers convenient access to industrial transport via the provincial series highway, complemented by surplus forestry inputs from lumber production and wood processing.
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There are a host of programs that support bioeconomy development in the Southwest NS BDO Zone. A few select examples include:
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
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