Future Of Pulp And Paper Mill Under Threat

Although J-D Irving says it's generally supportive of the proposed new municipal plan as cobbled together by Plan SJ but is raising concerns over the proposed designation of three of its properties in the city.

Planner Holly McMackin with Dillon Consulting says the most serious threatens the long term future of the Irving Pulp and Paper mill with a proposed 30 metre wide park and natural areas designation along the coastline of the site which has been used for marine industrial purposes.

McMackin says the company wants that designation removed.

Changes are expected to be made by the time the final draft of the plan makes its way for adoption by Common Council in the new year.