A new Build Ready Site is coming to Marshall County, increasing the likelihood of economic development along the I-24 corridor in western Kentucky.
The new site will include a 120,000-square-foot building pad on over 240 developable acres and will be zoned and developed for heavy industrial use in Benton. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement during the Team Kentucky update, saying the development has four-lane highway access available from U.S. Highway 641 adjacent to the site.
The governor says it shows that the state currently has historic economic momentum, and these Build Ready sites show industries that Kentucky is ready to work with them.
All utilities, including true fiber redundancy, are available at the site. A Build-Ready site designation means much of the work, aside from construction, has already been completed. That includes controlling the land to be developed, completing archaeological, environmental and geotechnical studies, constructing a building pad, finishing preliminary design work, obtaining approved site plan permits and putting necessary infrastructure in place.
Benton Mayor Rita Dotson says, “The certification of this build-ready site marks a momentous achievement in our efforts to foster economic progress. By streamlining the development process and eliminating hurdles, we are sending a clear message that our county is open for business, innovation and future opportunities.”