Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association(CMTA) today announced its support for the Quarry Innovation Center, an advanced manufacturing development proposed near Brisbane, CA, on the San Francisco Peninsula. The project is estimated to support more than 1,400 permanent, high-quality jobs when fully leased.
Informed by extensive community feedback, the project from developer Orchard Partners, LLC, proposes to close the Guadalupe Quarry and construct an 892,000 sq. ft., two-level building for advanced manufacturing on approximately 61 acres of the quarry property. Committed to balancing economic benefits with protection of San Bruno Mountain, the remaining 82 acres (about 57%) of the quarry property will be permanently set aside for conservation and open space.
“Orchard Partners’ Quarry Innovation Center represents a significant investment in the infrastructure California manufacturers need to grow,” said Lance Hastings, President & CEO of CMTA. “The project will create strong jobs and has been thoughtfully planned to contribute to both economic growth and environmental stewardship. CMTA is proud to support the Quarry Innovation Center and the opportunity it represents for the Bay Area and California.”
“Our vision with this project has been to provide a platform for creating quality jobs while also supporting environmental conservation and investing in the prosperity of Brisbane,” said Tyler Higgins, Managing Partner at Orchard Partners. “Accelerating advanced manufacturing is essential to growth across many of California’s strategic sectors: from high-tech to life sciences to aerospace and defense. We’re thrilled to have the support of CMTA and their recognition of the opportunity the Quarry Innovation Center represents to grow California manufacturers and create good jobs.”
In addition to land conservation, the project will make a one-time contribution of $1.8 million to fund active implementation of the San Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan and a one-time payment of more than $15 million to the City of Brisbane. The project is expected to generate approximately $1.5 million in annual revenue for the City of Brisbane. Orchard Partners will not pursue a CEQA Exemption under SB 131 and will complete a full Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project.
You can learn more about the Quarry Innovation Center by visiting their project website, www.brisbanequarry.com.
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About CMTA
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the California legislature and administrative agencies since 1918. The total output from manufacturing in California is $300 billion per year, roughly 10 percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers employ 1.3 million Californians paying wages more than $2,500 higher than other non-farm employers in the state.
About Orchard Partners
Orchard Partners, LLC is a privately held real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Lafayette, Calif. Specializing in the investment and redevelopment of existing buildings and sites, Orchard Partners focuses on core and value-add opportunities for industrial, office and R&D uses. With a team of experienced professionals and a deep understanding of the Bay Area market, Orchard Partners is committed to delivering high-quality projects that meet the evolving needs of industry and community. For more information, please visit www.orchardpartners.com/.
About the Quarry Innovation Center
The Quarry Innovation Center, formerly known as the Guadalupe Quarry Redevelopment Project, is a proposal by Orchard Partners, LLC to transform a portion of the Guadalupe Quarry near Brisbane, Calif., into an advanced manufacturing infill development which would be annexed into Brisbane, together with more than 80 acres of open space conservation. The project aims to balance economic development with environmental conservation, supporting local employment and contributing to the preservation of San Bruno Mountain’s unique ecosystem. For more information, please visit www.brisbanequarry.com.