Developer wants to build prefabricated housing factory at Six Nations

Company wants to build prefabricated housing factory on Six Nations on Highway 54 at site bordering Middleport. (Photo by Alex Murray)

Six Nations Elected Council is considering a developer’s proposed mass timber modular housing manufacturing facility that proponents say could bring jobs, economic development and housing construction to the community. Chad Feeny-Glassford, a Six Nations band member, told Six Nations Elected Council’s (SNEC) May 26th meeting he is partnering with Windmill Development Group’s three non-band members to develop the plant. He said they plan to bring in a mass timber production facility for affordable housing on Six Nations to be constructed on Hwy 54 at the Middleport boundary. Feeny-Glassford introduced his business partner Jonathan Westeinde, a board member for Intelligent City and CEO of Windmill Development Group, to float the idea of locating the facility on the reserve. The proposal was accepted as information. Councillor Dayle Bomberry said SNEC has some…

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