Leasing the building would be a “simple matter” and would net $40,000 a year, a figure that includes all yearly expenses but not taxes. He agrees with Willard that the land is not needed by Narragansett now, but in three to five years it might be since Narragansett’s soft drink sales have been growing, and it is very likely that the company will need additional area for expansion. The location of the current bottled water plant is considered ideal for growth. “At a minimum,” argues Covington, “if we keep the land it can always be sold in the future. The current market value is nearly 100 percent more than we paid for it and should continue to appreciate this way.” He also points out that the factories could be used for the production of soft drinks.