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