The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has expressed its support for the proposed Quarry Innovation Center, an advanced manufacturing development near Brisbane, California. The project, led by Orchard Partners, LLC, aims to create over 1,400 permanent jobs once fully operational.
According to plans informed by community input, the development will involve closing the existing Guadalupe Quarry and constructing an 892,000-square-foot building for advanced manufacturing on approximately 61 acres of the property. In addition to economic goals, the project sets aside 82 acres—about 57% of the site—for conservation and open space to help protect San Bruno Mountain.
“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.”
Tyler Higgins, Managing Partner at Orchard Partners, commented on their approach: “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. 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.”
Beyond land conservation efforts, Orchard Partners plans a one-time $1.8 million contribution toward implementing the San Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan. The company will also make a one-time payment exceeding $15 million to Brisbane and anticipates generating about $1.5 million in annual revenue for the city. A full Environmental Impact Report will be completed for the project; Orchard Partners does not plan to seek a CEQA exemption under SB 131.
More details about the proposal are available at www.brisbanequarry.com.
The CMTA has represented manufacturers before state agencies since 1918. Manufacturing in California generates around $300 billion annually—roughly 10% of statewide economic output—and employs about 1.3 million people with wages higher than other non-farm employers.
Orchard Partners is a real estate investment firm based in Lafayette, specializing in industrial redevelopment projects throughout the Bay Area.
The Quarry Innovation Center would redevelop part of Guadalupe Quarry into an advanced manufacturing site annexed into Brisbane while conserving more than 80 acres as open space.
