48,000 Sq Ft Greenhouse and Production Facility - Claresholm, AB

Primary Use: Formerly a cannabis cultivation and production facility with extensive infrastructure for secure, regulated cultivation.

Property Overview

• Location: 3905 5 St E, Claresholm

• Land Area: 4.5 acres

• Property Taxes: Approx $156,000 per Year

• Total Area: 47,902 sq ft, divided into:

• Office Building: 5,556 sq ft

• Production Building: 20,418 sq ft

• Greenhouse Building: 21,928 sq ft

• Construction Began: January 2018

• First Plant Move-in Date: May 2019

Facility Features and Layout

1. Security and Accessibility:

• Security System: Equipped with a comprehensive keycard and camera surveillance system across access points.

• Access Control: Multiple keycard doors for secure movement between sections, including a main vestibule.

• Compliance: Built to meet Health Canada standards, with restricted access zones for product handling and storage.

2. Room Specifications and Functional Areas:

• Lobby, Reception, and Call Center: Designated lobby (7’2” x 8’7”) leading to reception and call center with workstations and electrical ports.

• Boardroom: 16’8” x 27’3” boardroom equipped with a large display, and conference system.

• Offices and Workspaces: Multiple offices with dedicated storage and work areas, including a double office and a call center.

• Break and Sanitation Rooms: Large break room (18’3” x 31’4”), sanitation room for full facility compliance, and locker rooms.

3. Greenhouse Specifications:

• Greenhouse Layout: Five expansive greenhouses (23’1" x 129’3” to 32’10" x 129’3”) on the facility's north side.

• Climate Control: Automated Argus system for temperature, humidity, and light regulation; each greenhouse can be independently monitored and adjusted.

• Perimeter Heating and Air Circulation: Includes perimeter heating for year-round use, even in colder climates.

4. Specialized Equipment and Environmental Controls:

• Lighting and Photo Period Curtains: Customizable light settings and blackout curtains for plant cycles.

• CO2 and Fertigation Systems: CO2 ports available, plus advanced fertigation for nutrient rich water delivery. Central water drainage with town water connection.

• Monitoring and Automation: Comprehensive Argus system controls for real-time climate, fertigation, and irrigation monitoring.

5. Additional Infrastructure:

• Extraction, Curing, and Secure Storage: Secure rooms designed for extraction and curing, with temperature controls and secured storage for processed products.

• Packaging and Processing Rooms: Rooms dedicated to sorting, trimming, and packaging, equipped with vacuum sealers and secure storage containers.

• Mechanical Rooms: Separate mechanical areas with backup power generator, glycol heat systems, and air filtration for continuous operations.

• Clean Room Systems: sealed environments decrease the probability of pestilence and disease outbreaks. Allows for consistent high quality crop production. 

Adaptability:

While optimized for cannabis cultivation, this facility is highly adaptable for a variety of crops such as fruits, vegetables, herbs and microgreens, with distinct zones allowing simultaneous cultivation of different types.

Compliance and Certifications:

• Health Canada compliant with secure cannabis storage, controlled access, and comprehensive monitoring logs.

• Built with expanded capacity for an additional five greenhouses if required, accommodating growth phases.