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Norfolk Southern
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Site Specifications
PROPERTY ATTRIBUTES
- ACREAGE: Total = 209; Developable = 109
- MAX BUILDING SIZE: 1,600,000 sq ft
- ZONING: Industrial General (IG)
- OWNED/ENTITLED BY: City of Rock Hill
ONE-STOP SUPPORT
The City of Rock Hill owns the property and is ready to partner with the right user to create a transformational development for the region.
Since the City owns the site, provides utilities, and can expedite permits, they are a one-stop shop for the quickest development process in the Southeast.
LOGISTICS
DISTANCE FROM INTERSTATE: Adjacent to I-77
RAIL ACCESS: Norfolk Southern (NS), 2,500
linear feet of rail line
AIRPORT: 20 minutes to Charlotte International
Airport and 6.5 miles to Rock Hill-York County Airport
PORTS: 190 miles to Charleston Port
READINESS
This development has been cleared and earthwork has been completed to provide a fresh blank canvas ready for development. Previous work completed provides a nice core of the property that is not impacted by wetland areas.
UTILITIES
ELECTRIC
24.9 kV and 100 kV lines on-site; substation pad ready with transmission tap approved.
NATURAL GAS
York Natural Gas 6-inch line at 60 psi located adjacent to the site.
WATER
City of Rock Hill 16-inch water line onsite with
1.5 mgd excess capacity; water treatment system has 16 mgd excess capacity.
WASTEWATER
City of Rock Hill 16-inch wastewater line on-site with 1.4 mgd excess capacity.
TELECOM
Fiber is readily available
Due Diligence Checklist
- Phase I ESA – completed June 20, 2019.
- Cultural Resource Identification Survey – completed October 2019.
- Boundary Survey – completed May 3, 2024.
- Protected Species Assessment – completed October 18, 2024.
- Geotech Report – completed October 2024.
- Wetlands Delineation – March 22, 2024.
- US Army Corps of Engineers JD Letter – May 17, 2024.
Request Document
Workforce data
In a tight labor market nationwide, Rock Hill offers a significant advantage. As a rare greenfield development opportunity of this size, the Palmetto Research Park site has immediate access to one of the Southeast’s largest and fastest growing MSA’s.
55k
HIGHLY-QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS
leave Rock Hill to commute to CLT daily (in managment, professional services, and production occupations)
$297,177
MEDIAN HOME VALUE
within a 20-minute drive of Palmetto Research Park. This is significantly less than in the Research Triangle ($435,835) or Charlotte ($447,278). This lower cost of living translates to reduced operating costs for businesses.
10%+
MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION
exceeds the national average. Our community demonstrates a strong foundation and expertise in manufacturing.
157
PEOPLE MOVE TO
Charlotte region daily.
HIGHLY-QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS
in management, professional services, and production occupations commute from Rock Hill to Charlotte daily
Workforce Concierge
A customized recruiting, assessment, training development, and implementation service provided at minimal or no cost. This 60-year-old state program trains over 4,000 individuals annually for new and expanding companies, with more than 85 percent of relocating companies ranking readySC's services as playing a significant role in their decision to move to South Carolina.
