Sites & Buildings

Progress Park

Progress Park is a premier collection of industrial sites at the intersection of Interstates 81 and 77 near Wytheville. Ready and graded sites ranging from a few acres up to a graded pad of 166 acres means that we can accommodate projects of all sizes.

Years of investment and planning mean ready sites are available to fast-track projects of various sizes. Engineering and geotechnical work helps minimize the unknowns that burden any project. In fact, Wythe County has worked with Virginia Business Ready Sites and Appalachian Power to do various site characterizations to help you compare sites across your area of interest.

Progress Park Key Attributes

Certifications

Advantageous Location for Business

  • Progress Park is within Wythe County’s Virginia Enterprise Zone, Virginia’s Tobacco Region, and is in an Opportunity Zone.
  • Quick access to I-77 and I-81 with three interchanges within five miles.
  • Class I rail-service from Norfolk Southern.
  • Three general aviation airports within a half hour drive.
  • Four commercial airports within two hour drive, including Charlotte (CLT), Greensboro (GSO), Roanoke (ROA), and Tri-Cities/Blountville (TRI).
  • Easy access to major markets.

Robust Utility Service

Electricity

90-MW electrical substation supplied by four independent feeds from Appalachian Power.

Natural Gas

Natural gas substation on site with three interstate gas transmission lines (65,000 dekatherms/day capacity) adjacent from Atmos Energy.

Water

Abundant water (3.75 MGD expandable to 10 MGD) from multiple, interconnected providers including the Town of Wytheville.

Wastewater

Wastewater service with 1.5 MGD capacity provided by Wythe County.

Telecommunications

High-capacity fiber optic service with multiple interlinks and gigabit service is provided from different directions by CenturyLink and Citizens.

Certified and Graded Sites Available

  • Lot 24 is a significant location with a full suite of infrastructure including rail.  Currently 166 acres are graded on a larger 232 acre site. Tailor-made for automotive, aerospace, advanced materials, food and beverage, and other advanced manufacturing operations.
  • Lot 1 is 65 acres on a hundred-acre site and can accommodate a 1,000,000 sq ft building.
  • Lots 2 and 3 can be combined to accommodate a 245,000 sq ft building.
  • 100,000 sq ft virtual building for Lot 8 is “ready to build” with expedited permitting and plans ready to execute.
  • A Mini-Park for smaller industries is designated.
  • Protective covenants are in place to protect your investment and your surroundings.
  • Fast-track permitting is available.

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership maintains data on Progress Park.

Certified Data Center Sites

Technology is a sector not overlooked in developing this prime property. With an eye toward the future and acknowledging the importance of security, stability, and abundant infrastructure as critical for the development of advanced data centers, Wythe County developed two areas that are suitable mission critical data center sites. AEP worked with Biggins, Lacy, Shapiro, & Co., to certify Progress Park as ideal for data center development. Here’s Find more information regarding the suitability of this desirable location.

Interactive Map

This map of Progress Park shows the park boundaries, existing industries, and possible lot layouts. The park is not subdivided, except for previously sold lots, so remaining lot boundaries can be adjusted to meet varied prospect needs. Please contact the Joint IDA for assistance in determining appropriate lots that would suit your project.

Progress Park is owned by Wythe County and marketed by the Joint IDA of Wythe County. Phase I Environmental Assessment, archaeology, and soil boring reports are available upon request. Protective covenants are in place to ensure proper land use consistent with an industrial park. Contact us to receive those covenants.

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