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Happy anniversary to Gambrinus Malting Company. The Spallumcheen outfit that supplies the finest quality specialty malts to the brewing industry has announced plans for an approximately $4-million expansion in this its 20th year of operation. “Our customers are coming out of the crops brewing industry, and that’s a section that still has good growth, so our customers are growing,” explained Gambrinus owner Klaus Jaeger of the expansion plan. “Either we have to grow with them or we can’t supply them all anymore. Very simple.” The Gambrinus Malting Company has applied to the township for a development permit in hopes of constructing an approximately $4-million warehouse and plant on its existing property for the production of malted grain. “This is a facility that produces malt from clean grain without any chemicals and/or additives,” wrote Jaeger on the application. “The finished product is sold in Canada, the U.S. and exported to other countries. “It’s a clean, non-polluting facility using only clean grain and clean water.” Gambrinus plans to construct a nearly 1,100 square metre production facility for the malted grain on a vacant one-hectare lot which would include a germination area, kiln and grain handling tower. A warehouse is also proposed for the site. Asked if he was excited about the expansion, Jaeger had mixed feelings. “In a certain way, yes,” he said. “You know, we’re in a pretty comfortable position. If you commit to that amount of investment, you have different performance pressure.” A site plan submitted to the township outlines future expansion plans. A second phase would include another plant facility that mirrors the first to be located adjacent to the north side of the phase one plant. Jaeger stated phase two is down the road aways. Gambrinus proposes to locate a septic field near the southwest corner of the warehouse to manage the effluent associated with the warehouse bathroom. The septic disposal system needs the approval of Interior Health. More than 10 conditions as stated by the township and Interior Health must be met before the development permit can be issued. Spall council voted unanimously to approve the permit as long as the conditions are met, and Gambrinus is aware of the request. “This is very exciting news because it means that one of our agricultural industrial sites is expanding and hiring more people,” said Spallumcheen Coun. Todd York. Gambrinus’ application states the new plant would employ four-to-eight people full-time. Spall-based Pinecrest Construction Ltd. will serve as project managers. Construction of the new plant will begin as soon as a building permit is issued by the township.
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