The Town is both financially and ethically responsible to ensure our facilities are used in the best interests of Ajax taxpayers.
In 2022, the Town began working with Durham Distillery to support the establishment of a fully operational distillery at 25 Mill Street to enhance the vibrancy of the Pickering Village. While this vision did not materialize, when the three-year lease expired in December 2024, the Town permitted Durham Distillery to continue operating on a month-to-month basis for the entirety of 2025. The tenant was made aware during this period that the lease would not be extended, and on January 5, 2026, they were issued a formal legal notice informing them of the Town’s intention to reassess the facility’s use. As communicated, the tenant is welcome to make arrangements with staff to retrieve business equipment and products from the facility at their convenience.