Mr. de Winter, President/General Manager, and Ms. de Winter, Marketing, for Alantra Leasing provided Committee with an overview of the company; noting what they produce, available services, locations, past projects, and video examples of ongoing projects. Mr. de Winter noted that they are looking to expand their business into Eastern Ontario, with a 10,000 sqft building, where they will build modular buildings on market demand. Ms. de Winter highlighted some of the benefits of modular buildings.
Members inquired about Alantra's timeline to be fully ready to operate the new facility. Mr. de Winter noted that they have been searching for an investment ready site. Members inquired about Alantra's current purchase and sale agreement with the Town of Prescott. Mr. de Winter noted that they are currently reviewing concerns raised on the condition of soil samples to determine if the area is suitable to develop. Mr. de Winter noted that they may have to opt out of the agreement with Prescott depending on the soil and geotechnical study results. Mr. de Winter noted that he wants to move forward with the project in the Township, as there have already been significant delays at the Prescott location.
It was noted that if Alantra develops within the Township industrial park, they would be hiring 6 new employees, with the possibility of additional employment if they expand the business in the future.
Committee inquired about the timeline to develop the land and have the business running if the Township sold them the land. Mr. de Winter noted that it would mainly depend on how fast the building could be completed, along with drainage requirements, however, he hopes to have the development started in the spring of 2022. He confirmed that the project could be completed by the fall of 2022. Members noted their concerns with businesses purchasing land within the industrial park and then not developing the land. Members suggested that an in person meeting may be scheduled at a future date after the provincial orders are lifted.