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North Carolina Super Sites Fayetteville/Cumberland County, But what kind of super site is Signature? The Fayetteville Area Economic Development Corporation is working with the North Carolina Department of Commerce to identify the Signature Site as the first “certified mega-site” in North Carolina. This certification process assures prospects that the site has met specific state-level assessments for all location criteria from environmental, geotechnical, engineering, utility, land acquisition, labor and training needs. Already, the Fayetteville EDC has completed much of this assessment for large process-oriented and vehicle assembly operations that have reviewed the property. The site offers excellent visibility from adjacent Interstate 95. An interchange is located less than one-mile east of the property. Signature has full utility service with electrical power from three potential suppliers depending on the point of entry. Water, sewer and gas capacities are industrial strength and are soon to be improved beyond that. In addition, telecommunication infrastructure exceeds that of many communities due to the requirement by the U.S. military for state-of-the-are communication. Various suppliers provide T1 and DSL service. CSX Railroad has identified a corridor to serve rail south of the site. Norfolk Southern and A&R Railroad serve other site in Cumberland County. With the identification of 325 acres to the south of the Signature Site and 107 acres to the northwest, potential suppliers to a major manufacturing operation may be located in the same utility-rich environment. The Signature Site has less than a two percent slope, minimizing grading and construction costs. The site is level with a gentle slope, with elevations ranging from 90 to 100 feet. There is no 100-year floodplain impact on the site and wetlands are less than 15 acres. If what you are looking for is a true-to-form super site, Signature is it. This site is a perfect fit for a large manufacturer. The attractive labor situation, as a result of the site’s proximity to two major military installations, is a plus. Furthermore, the site is within a State Development Zone, a classification that provides greater job tax advantages for qualifying companies. Yet, more than anything, this is a do-all site. Since rail is planned but not at the site as of yet, this could qualify as an excellent semiconductor site. A wide range of large users can take advantage of this site. For more information on the Signature Site, contact Harry Whalen at 910-483-3408.
Burton Industrial Park The 725-acre park features some impressive utility infrastructure. The county provides water at the site via 10” and 6” lines and sewer through 12” and 8” lines connected to the city of Jacksonville Land Application Wastewater Treatment System, which is the second largest in the USA. Gas and electricity are also in place on site. Burton Industrial Park has made application to be a “Certified Industrial Park” through the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Global Transpark Region. The park is also recognized by NC DOC as a super site because all 725 acres are available for a single user.
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