Shovel Ready Sites
The region has over 1,500 acres available within three different industrial parks. Additionally, the region boasts opportunities for commercial development such as hotels, restaurants, and other businesses. The video below highlights opportunities in Bland County.
Progress Park
Progress Park is a 1200-acre regional industrial park with Class 1 rail service strategically located adjacent to the intersection of I-77 and I-81. Largest shovel ready site is 232 acres, with a 166 acre graded pad, and is rail-served.
Electrical — Existing 90 MW substation in park fed by a dual circuit 138 kV transmission line capable of serving other 100+ MW substations for large projects.
Natural Gas — Three interstate high-pressure natural gas lines adjacent to Progress Park, capable of 65,000 Dth/d.
Water — 16″ water lines from different routes (looped service). New 4 MGD water plant with expansion capability to 10 MGD.
Wastewater — Capable of 1.5 MGD.
Telecommunication — High-capacity fiber with speeds of 50+ gigabits via multiple routes and providers.
Pathway Park
Pathway Park in Chilhowie, Virginia, is a graded, rail-served, 70- acre industrial site in Chilhowie, VA, with 1900 ft. of interstate frontage. It is located on I-81 between Roanoke, VA and Bristol, TN.
Electrical — 69kV transmission lines serve AEP
substation (within 4500 feet) with a distribution line of 34kV. 6 MW current available capacity. Alternate feed possible.
Natural Gas — 4″ gas line with 60 psi pressure.
Water — 8″ water line. Available system capacity is 1,400,000 gpd with additional well on-site that can supply 850,000+ gpd. 300,000 gallon water tank onsite.
Wastewater — 10″ sanitary sewer onsite. Current available capacity 630,000 gpd.
Telecommunication — High-capacity fiber via multiple routes and providers. 100 MB currently, option to install 10 GB circuit. Broadband service available.
