Why Sunrise - Business Case

Why anyone would want to invest in Merritt, and in Sunrise Centre in particular?


Merritt

• Situated at the intersection of major highways, making it a Gateway to BC Interior

• Central location and relative proximity to Lower Mainland and Okanagan

• Unique dry and sunny climate and natural surroundings instigated number of upscale resort developments around town, including Nicola Lakeshore Estates, Active Mountain Resort and Quilchena Golf Course among many others

• Merritt is the host of the annual Mountain Music Festival, being named a “Country Music Capital Of Canada”

• Abundance of hills rolling around make for a great mountain biking, as well as attract para-gliding and hang-gliding enthusiasts

• A proposal is in place for new ski resort at Coquihalla Pass just 20 minutes from Merritt

• Merritt is being considered for several projects supported by the Provincial Government

• Relatively low real estate prices combined with growth potential offer a great return on investment

• New golf course park resort to be created almost in downtown, just few blocks from the Sunrise development site

• South Korean homes manufacturing facility is being located just outside of Merritt

• Fiber-optic network available for high-tech park

• Abundance of solar, wind and geo-thermo energy makes it an ideal place to create a "sustainable community"



Sunrise Centre

• The first development in Merritt designed by professional Architect and professional Engineers team

• The first new development to be built within downtown core Merritt designated by the City for revitalization program

• The first new development fully compliant with City Façade Guidelines allowing it to benefit from the property tax incentive

• The first café-bistro in downtown with open air patio and sliding gates

• The first and the only in town secure gated parking for every residence

• The only residence with unique private courtyard on the second level

• Unique two-level residences with elevated ceilings, balconies and sun decks

• Environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient design

• Full retrofit capability for solar or other alternative energy sources.

• Opportunity in place to expand the development to the entire block.