Mississippi Mills Business Park

“The cubicle farms don’t happen here. I have never had a prospective
employee decline an offer to work at this software firm.”
— John Ogilvie, chief technical officer of Killdara

The Mississippi Mills Business Park is just 30 kilometres — yet a world apart — from the bustle of Ottawa’s high-tech
community of Kanata. Past the traffic, high-priced offices and high living costs of Ottawa, where March Road turns into
County Road 49, you’ll find the Mississippi Mills Business Park which has 53 acres (21.5 hectares) of serviced land for
immediate sale and development. Adjacent to the historic and sophisticated community of Almonte, the Park has all the
modern infrastructure required to run a business — from three-phase hydro to high-speed Internet links — but without the
lifestyle crunch of neighbouring developments.

A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment study has been completed and the site has been deemed clean. A
geotechnical investigation has also been completed and may be used by prospective site developers to assist
in preparation of the detailed engineering drawings.

Planned development
Mississippi Mills Business Park is different from other regional development sites — today and into the foreseeable future
— thanks to forward-looking design guidelines. The guidelines reflect the philosophy of high-quality development in a
progressive and stylish small-town environment. They ensure high-quality aesthetic standards for the Park as a whole,
while protecting each company’s long-term property investment.

The Mississippi Mills business mix

The multi-use zoning of the Mississippi Mills Business Park can accommodate a wide range of organizations. The Park
already has a growing number of business, retail and service sector tenants, and other areas of Mississippi Mills are
currently host to a good mix of businesses in agricultural, retail, manufacturing, technology, service, tourism and other
sectors. Factoring in the great flexibility with respect to lotting and road patterns, the Park holds great potential for
development by local, national and international businesses.

Well positioned for success

The Mississippi Mills Business Park can be found 13 kilometres west of Highway 417, on the east side of Almonte with
direct access onto County Road 49 (continuation of Ottawa’s March Road). It is at the intersection with County Road 17.

Rates for services

Hydro
• All lots will be serviced by hydro. Where lots are currently serviced, hook up can occur immediately. In other areas,
servicing will meet developers’ schedule
• Basic Service (200 amps): $10.00 per meter from lot line to the building
• Greater than basic service is at the expense of the owner (i.e. 400 amp service, requiring transformer; 100 amp,
three-phase service, step up from basic service)
• Overhead wiring along interior roads is the standard; underground wiring from lot line is at the expense of the owner
• Average monthly residential cost is $75.00
• Average monthly commercial rate varies depending on level of service provided and use
• Electricity rates in Almonte Ward have generally been in the lowest 10 to 12% in Ontario
• The Mississippi River Power Corporation, owned by the Town, produces 40% of its energy from the waterpower
generated on the Mississippi River

www.mississippimills.com
The Town of Mississippi Mills
Tel: (613) 256-2064
E-mail: town@town.mississippi-mills.on.ca

Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce

Toll-free: 1-888-669-6566
Tel: (613) 256-7886
 Mississippi Mills Business Park

Communications Sewage treatment system

Internet Broadband access • Four-cell Lagoon system (natural aerobic process)
There are many affordable, efficient options for businesses • Two settlement ponds and two polishing ponds
to connect to the Internet, including DSL, cable, fibre loop, • Treated with Alum to reduce Phosphorus
satellite, terrestrial microwave and wireless access. • Capacity 860,000,000 litres
• System operated by Ontario Clean Water Agency
Hydro Rates as of (Crown Corporation regulated by Ministry of the
June 1, 2001 Environment)
Residential • Proposed solid separation plant
First 250 kilowatt hours per month 13.55¢ per kWh
Additional kWh 7.51¢ per kWh Municipal taxes
Minimum monthly bill $7.10 Property class 2001 Tax Rate
Commercial/Shopping Centre 0.03527281
General service (commercial) Vacant Commercial 0.02469097
First 250 kWh hours per month 13.55¢ per kWh Industrial 0.07120521
Additional 12,250 kWh per month 8.14¢ per kWh Vacant Industrial 0.04628339
All additional kWh 6.11¢ per kWh
An assessment of future taxes can be calculated by
General service billing demand multiplying the tax rate by the market value for the
First 50 kWh no charge land/building.
Balance kWh 5.05¢ per kWh
Natural gas
• Additional costs: service, distribution and Schedule of Gas Rates (Enbridge Commercial and
transmission charges Industrial Service Accounts)
• Note: Planned electricity deregulation in Ontario For first 30 m3 used per month 14.6300¢ per m3
may affect rates For the next 55 m3 used per month 14.1231¢ per m3
For the next 1,315 m3 used 13.5655¢ per m3
Land costs per month
• Lots in Business Park: cost per acre ranges from For the next 1,400 m3 used 12.959¢ per m3
$30,000 to $65,000 (minimum lot size: 1 acre) per month
For the next 2,800 m3 used 12.352¢ per m3
Building permit fees per month
Commercial/Industrial Construction $0.60 per square foot For the next 5,600 m3 used 11.4414¢ per m3
Shell Construction $0.30 per square foot per month
Residential Construction $0.45 per square foot
Plumbing $7.50 per fixture Contact info
Economic Development Officer:
Site plan cost Stacie Lloyd
Development of Vacant Land $800.00 (613) 256-2064, ext. 257
Expansion, Enlargement, $300.00 slloyd@town.mississippi-mills.on.ca
Change of Use

Development charges
• There are no development charges for commercial
and/or industrial development

Water supply
• Water rates are based on three payments per year
of $104.71 (2001 rates)
• Consumption over 15,000 gallons per quarter costs an
additional $4.60/1,000 gallons (2001 rates)
• Water is treated by chlorination, and tested daily for
bacteria and turbidity
• Quarterly reports to Ministry of Environment; public
reports available at the Public Works office