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Architect Franklin L. Lassiter shows a model of what developers have planned for Stinson Industrial Park in north Aberdeen. Phase I of the project includes a solar panel company and a franchise hotel with a restaurant inside. - RAY VAN DUSEN
“Phase I will begin with 100 construction jobs. As far as a figure for permanent jobs, I can’t say, but it will be a large number,” said architect Franklin L. Lassiter.
The centerpiece of the development will be Ewing Solar, LLC., which will manufacture solar panels.
A model for the site includes an outlet mall, commercial property, office space and residential parcels through phase development.
“It’s a blessing to see some movement to help bring jobs and a better quality of life to Aberdeen especially when the economy is on a downswing,” said Mayor Cecil Belle.
Lassiter expects development to begin within the next 90 to 100 days.
The solar plant comes on the heels of a deal struck in July between the city and SPW and Associates to locate a biofuel plant at the Port of Aberdeen.
For more information, check the Sept. 26 edition of the Monroe Journal.