This publicly-owned site represents one of the few available megasites on the East Coast. With more than 1,000 acres, the Sussex Megasite represents a unique opportunity for major industrial facilities needing to draw from a labor force of more than one million.

The site is conveniently located at proximity to I-95, I-295, I-85, and Route 460. It is also well positioned to access rail, seaport and airport infrastructure, guaranteeing rapid and efficient shipments of merchandise.

Location:

5056 Beef Steak Rd, Sussex, 23890

Zoning:

Industrial

Best Uses:

• Advanced Manufacturing (e.g. aerospace)
• Food Manufacturing
• Warehousing

Features:

• Flexible land configurations with 1,130 acres owned by Sussex County
• 30-60 day timeline to prep site for construction as build-to-suit partners already mobilized
• Access workforce from both the Richmond-Petersburg and Hampton Roads metropolitan areas
• On-site wastewater plant offers opportunity for reclaimed water to enhance capacity and reduce utility costs
• On-site electric substation
• Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative’s open-access fiber network provides robust, reliable Internet infrastructure for data-heavy sites
• Port of Virginia access via one-hour truck drive or on-site double-stack rail
• Less than one mile to Route 460 and ten miles to I-295