The Official PEI Project Thread - Page 169

billy1 · #**3361** Posted **Jan 26, 2022, 5:14 PM**

Developer is listed as EMPIRE DEVELOPMENT INC.

Name: EMPIRE DEVELOPMENTS INC.
65 Grafton St
Charlottetown, PE C1A 1K8
Incorporation Date: March 02, 2020

TGK · #**3362** Posted **Jan 27, 2022, 12:26 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy1

Developer is listed as EMPIRE DEVELOPMENT INC.

Name: EMPIRE DEVELOPMENTS INC.
65 Grafton St
Charlottetown, PE C1A 1K8
Incorporation Date: March 02, 2020

In that case, I believe this building (or maybe a section of it) was previously announced as affordable housing:

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-announces-36-new-units-for-low-income-islanders

Jeffwilbur · #**3363** Posted **Jan 27, 2022, 12:32 PM**

Thanks trying to find a phone # but can't seem to find one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy1

Developer is listed as EMPIRE DEVELOPMENT INC.

Name: EMPIRE DEVELOPMENTS INC.
65 Grafton St
Charlottetown, PE C1A 1K8
Incorporation Date: March 02, 2020

Siriusb · #**3364** Posted **Jan 27, 2022, 10:48 PM**

Empire Development may belong to the Bassett family as they do own the motel, or at least did a few years ago. I believe one of the daughters has a MBA Executive degree in business. The Bassett family are longtime entrepreneurs in the Charlottetown area. Just grasping at straws but they still own the motel and the land I believe.

TGK · #**3365** Posted **Jan 28, 2022, 12:02 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siriusb

Empire Development may belong to the Bassett family as they do own the motel, or at least did a few years ago. I believe one of the daughters has a MBA Executive degree in business. The Bassett family are longtime entrepreneurs in the Charlottetown area. Just grasping at straws but they still own the motel and the land I believe.

Bassett sold his roach motel to this Empire business last year (or maybe 2020). The Empire company is owned by people involved in Maritime Steel Erectors (MSE) in Borden. Makes sense that a company that builds steel structures would also develop a few.

Siriusb · #**3366** Posted **Jan 28, 2022, 3:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by TGK

Bassett sold his roach motel to this Empire business last year (or maybe 2020). The Empire company is owned by people involved in Maritime Steel Erectors (MSE) in Borden. Makes sense that a company that builds steel structures would also develop a few.

Thank you for this!! Clears up some things!
If MSE wants to build condos, and I can think of a few better places than this location, the waterfront with a 12 and 15 storey condos overlooking one of the nicest harbours around would be better. They'd fill up in no time!
The NIMBYS would love it!

MonctonRad · #**3367** Posted **Jan 29, 2022, 2:47 AM**

Found on the CCD Canada website:

Quote:

BIOVECTRA

CCD Ref. Number : PE156472-19-04

Stage : Not determined (N/D*)

Published : January 20, 2022

Starting Date (estimated) : Not available

Size : Large ($80,000,000)

Work type : Expansion / Addition

Sector : Private

SIC Code : 2834-Pharmaceutical Preparations

Category : 1-Industrial

Subcategories : 1R-Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Disciplines : ARCH, ELEC, EQUI, HVAC, INST, MEC-B, PROC, STRUC, OTHER*

Location :

CHARLOTTETOWN (PE)
(Prince Edward Island)

Description :
BIOTECHNOLOGY PROCESSING FACILITY EXPANSION -
Located in Charlottetown, this project (Biovectra) estimated at $80 000 000 is in an unknown (approval) stage. Works concern the expansion of a processing facility by 30 000 sqft. They have recently received approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in early Spring 2022, with completion slated for early Spring 2023. For more information, please refer to the following Web site: INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO SUBSCRIBERS .

- Initiator: INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO SUBSCRIBERS

$80M is some serious coin!

jonny golden · #**3368** Posted **Jan 29, 2022, 2:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Found on the CCD Canada website:

$80M is some serious coin!

Is this UPEI related?

MonctonRad · #**3369** Posted **Jan 29, 2022, 3:04 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny golden

Is this UPEI related?

No, Biovectra is a pharmaceutical company. They already have a large production facility in Charlottetown. This is an expansion.

Siriusb · #**3370** Posted **Jan 29, 2022, 3:22 AM**

Anyone know whats up with Robin Donuts on Capital Dr.?

Posted on the city permit page....

APPROVED

76 Capital Drive Occupancy Permit:
Change of use: Restaurant to retail

I see that they are in the process of adding a part
onto the rear of the building.

TGK · #**3371** Posted **Jan 29, 2022, 1:43 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

No, Biovectra is a pharmaceutical company. They already have a large production facility in Charlottetown. This is an expansion.

It’s a lot of coin for sure, but the building expansion is relatively small - 30k sqft is not that big. That money will be going into equipment mostly. Still an excellent investment for a growing sector on the Island, but not very exciting for development nerds such as ourselves.

Dmajackson · #**3372** Posted **Jan 29, 2022, 6:49 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Found on the CCD Canada website:

$80M is some serious coin!

Announcement Biovectra made in November. The federeal and provincal governments chipped in to manufacture mRNA vaccines domestically. 125 new jobs (+225 co-op) to be split between Charlottetown and Windsor (NS).

Siriusb · #**3373** Posted **Jan 29, 2022, 11:26 PM**

Ever wonder why the Sherwood Crossing development is taking so long!

"People have a right to appeal but the parties involved should have a decision within a reasonable period, like 30 days. But here we are, 13 months later," and it still sits in limbo at IRAC!!
Don Read, the appellant, and IRAC are to blame for the lack of housing which many people are looking for. I'm glad that I'm not having that on my conscience and can sleep at night!
Absolutely ridiculous that this is allowed to go on!!

TGK · #**3374** Posted **Jan 30, 2022, 1:20 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siriusb

Ever wonder why the Sherwood Crossing development is taking so long!

People have a right to appeal but the parties involved should have a decision within a reasonable period, like 30 days. But here we are, 13 months later and it still sits in limbo at IRAC!!
Don Read, the appellant, and IRAC are to blame for the lack of housing which many people are looking for. I'm glad that I'm not having that on my conscience and can sleep at night!
Absolutely ridiculous that this is allowed to go on!!

I disagree with the belief that everyone should have a right to appeal. I think everyone should have a right to raise questions and to assemble. If a neighbourhood feels that council is making a change, either uninformed or that violates bylaws or legislation, then individuals should assemble with their neighbours to launch an appeal. What I’m getting to is that as individuals, most of us are uninformed and acting on our own perceived bias. When we sit down in a group and talk things out, our biases move to the back-burner and a clearer picture comes to light. A lot of harm -financially and to the community- can come from these solo appeals. Who am I, as a nobody like Don Read, to hold up millions of dollars in investment and development?

So no, on matters like this, everyone should not have the right to appeal.

jonny golden · #**3375** Posted **Jan 30, 2022, 2:41 PM**

Are these developers who are trying to do projects in the Charlottetown area getting fed up yet? The more red tape in their way, the more likely it is that they'll start looking elsewhere to invest their money.

billy1 · #**3376** Posted **Jan 30, 2022, 5:33 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny golden

Are these developers who are trying to do projects in the Charlottetown area getting fed up yet? The more red tape in their way, the more likely it is that they'll start looking elsewhere to invest their money.

It is only one developer who "seemingly" always has issues.

TGK · #**3377** Posted **Jan 31, 2022, 5:00 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siriusb

Anyone know whats up with Robin Donuts on Capital Dr.?

Posted on the city permit page....

APPROVED

76 Capital Drive Occupancy Permit:
Change of use: Restaurant to retail

I see that they are in the process of adding a part
onto the rear of the building.

That permit was issued to Steve Vanduinkerken, who is listed as the president of Combat Computers on LinkedIn…

TGK · #**3378** Posted **Jan 31, 2022, 5:01 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by TGK

That permit was issued to Steve Vanduinkerken, who is listed as the president of Combat Computers on LinkedIn…

I could have saved myself the detectives work, they announced their relocation on Facebook last week.

Siriusb · #**3379** Posted **Feb 1, 2022, 1:24 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by TGK

That permit was issued to Steve Vanduinkerken, who is listed as the president of Combat Computers on LinkedIn…

So what is happening to Robins?

Siriusb · #**3380** Posted **Feb 1, 2022, 1:30 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by TGK

I disagree with the belief that everyone should have a right to appeal. I think everyone should have a right to raise questions and to assemble. If a neighbourhood feels that council is making a change, either uninformed or that violates bylaws or legislation, then individuals should assemble with their neighbours to launch an appeal. What I’m getting to is that as individuals, most of us are uninformed and acting on our own perceived bias. When we sit down in a group and talk things out, our biases move to the back-burner and a clearer picture comes to light. A lot of harm -financially and to the community- can come from these solo appeals. Who am I, as a nobody like Don Read, to hold up millions of dollars in investment and development?

So no, on matters like this, everyone should not have the right to appeal.

Oops, I meant to put that first sentance in quotations. I corrected that as it was pulled from a different source.
I agree with you totally!!