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SHOVEL-READY SITES
SHOVEL-READY SITES
CH2M Hill Certifies 35 Sites as 'Deal Ready'
in Middle and West Tennessee
in Middle and West Tennessee
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Within the context of this program, a Deal Ready site is defined as a site with not less than 50 acres that meets over 100 critical requirements as approved and evaluated by CH2MHill Lockwood Greene.
Each qualifying Deal Ready site has passed two screenings. The first is a desktop screening based on submitted application. For the sites that pass this screening, the second screening is a site visitation to confirm information and evaluate any other factors.
Industrial Site Criteria
Requirements:
• Type of sale or lease transaction known
• Minimum of 50 contiguous acres
• Transportation access
• Four Lane Truck Route
• Within 2 hours of commercial airport
• Zoned for Industrial Use
• Outside of the 100-year flood plain
• Free of environmental issues, Phase I Study complete
• Availability of utilities
Minimums:
• Natural Gas
• 250,000 GPD Water and Sewer
• T1 Telecommunications
• Site and topography maps prepared
• All relevant information available
"It is our belief that industrial sites with the Deal Ready Certification are truly "Deal Ready," and will minimize your risk, evaluation time and development costs. The sole purpose of this certification is to expedite the process of industrial development to meet project start-up requirements." Will Hearne, Director of Industrial Solutions Group, CH2M Hill.
Communities of Middle and West Tennessee have prepared themselves to proactively assist companies in the daunting task of finding a suitable and profitable locations for their next expansion. There are so few certification programs available, and even fewer that have gone to this level of detail. The Deal Ready certification will ensure accuracy of information in hopes of aiding in the decision making process.
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