Sudbury medical marijuana grow-op 'ready to roll'
Sudbury's first large scale medical marijuana grow-op could be up and running next month.
The company known as 682 RX Incorporated is applying for new commercial growing licences from Health Canada. Financial consultant Bob Bateman said the firm expects to have everything in place in the coming weeks.
"Laboratory affiliations have been settled, the site has been tentatively settled and it's ready to roll."
It's too early to discuss the location of the legal grow-op, Bateman said, but noted it will be in an industrial park somewhere in Greater Sudbury — a location that fits with the new zoning regulations city councillors voted in earlier this month.
A Sudbury family who's simply looking for a good investment is behind the venture, Bateman added.
"Their prime target is in the pharmaceutical industry. If the recreational use becomes a reality, then the market just grows exponentially from there.”
The company expects to hire about six full-time employees, he said. Bateman also predicted there will be a lot of economic spin-offs for medical researchers and biologists in the city.
Comments
To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted.
By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Comments are welcome while open. We reserve the right to close comments at any time.
Become a CBC Account Holder
Join the conversation Create account
Already have an account?