Proponents from across the country have put forward ideas to repurpose the Crofton mill, including manufacturing, real estate and commercial uses. Domtar previously announced the mill would cease production, a move that would result in the loss of about 350 jobs and millions of dollars in property tax revenue for North Cowichan. “We are hopeful there will be a new owner that’ll continue pulp and paper production on the site, or repurpose the property for other industrial use,” Douglas said. “I was pleasantly surprised how optimistic the province was that a new owner will be stepping in to take over the site,” he said. The mill generated approximately $5 million in property taxes annually.