The future use of the Oakhill sawmill is up in the air after the Dexter government failed to purchase the site from Resolute Forest Products. The province announced Monday they've taken control of 220,000 hectares of woodlands, along with Brooklyn Power and the former Bowater mill factory site. The government didn't purchase the Lunenburg County sawmill because of the softwood lumber agreement. Municipality of Lunenburg mayor Don Downe says he's spoken to Resolute officials about operating the mill again. But, he says, a decision hasn't been made.
Downe says if Resolute doesn't operate the facility, it should be sold to a business who will take over mill. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Montreal based-company has told CKBW/HANK-FM News they will take their time in deciding the future of the Oakhill sawmill.
