The Renfrew County, Ontario BDO Zone for Woody Biomass is rated ‘AA’.
Rating Issue Date: February 7, 2024.
‘AA’ ratings denote very high prospective viability of Feedstock Supply and Infrastructure and very low expectations of default risk in the Zone. They indicate very strong ongoing capacity of the region to support new biobased plant operations. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.
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 130-km driving distance from the center point (Pembroke, ON).
TransCan Corporate Park is ideally located at the intersection of Trans-Canada Highway 17 and Highway 41, a major entrance point to the City of Pembroke. This prime piece of property features approximately 130 acres of land, good exposure due to its ideal location, as well as roads, utilities, and services. Current occupants include Best Western Hotel & Conference Centre, Holiday Inn Express, Pembroke Fire Department, Ontario Provincial Police, County of Renfrew offices, and more.
Location:
Intersection of Trans-Canada Highway 17 and Highway 41
Owner:
Corporation of the City of Pembroke
Zoning:
Economic Enterprise Zone (M2)
Acreage:
Total acreage zoned: 130
Acreage occupied (approximately): 60
Acreage available (approximately): 70
Land Cost:
$12,000 per acre (lots are configurable)
Services:
McCool Business Park was established in 1971 and is on 167 acres of land. It is located on Paul Martin Drive (Highway 41), one of the major transportation arteries. The philosophy governing this park is simple: small businesses don’t require large properties.
Location:
Paul Martin Drive and Woodcrest Drive, just off Trans-Canada Highway 17
Owner:
Corporation of the City of Pembroke
Zoning:
General Industrial Zone (M1)
Acreage:
Total acreage zoned: 167
Acreage Occupied (approximately): 159.5
Acreage Available (approximately): 7.5
Land Cost:
Cost: $12,000 per acre (lots are configurable)
Services:
Contact Info
David Wybou
Business Development Officer
613-735-0091 ext. 432
The City of Pembroke has a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to assist in community revitalization and to achieve economic, community planning, and urban development goals through encouraging private-sector investment.
The City offers 10 grant programs through the CIP which range in dollar value and project type. Most grants are focused on commercial, industrial, or multi-use developments and buildings, with one grant focusing on downtown upper-tier residential development.
For a full list of program requirements, please contact David Wybou, Business Development Officer (dwybou@countyofrenfrew.on.ca) for a copy of the Community Improvement Plan.
The County of Renfrew Economic Development works with our federal and provincial counter parts to assist and ensure that businesses within our communities are able to take full advantage of all government support, granting programs and tax incentives as applicable and available.
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