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How could the NCRR Build Ready Sites grants affect Harnett County?

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Harnett County receives $500,000 to prepare industrial sites for future growth Harnett County received $500,000 from the North Carolina Railroad Company's (NCRR) Build Ready Sites grant program. This funding is specifically designated to prepare the 83-acre Byrd Industrial Sites in Lillington for prospective industrial customers. The grant will support engineering and clearing and grading of an access road, making the property accessible for rail-served manufacturers. This preparation helps position Harnett County within a smaller pool of communities that compete for manufacturers requiring rail access.

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  • NCRR awarded $1 million in Build Ready Sites grants to Harnett County and Greensboro.prnewswire.com
  • Harnett County received $500,000 to prepare the Byrd Industrial Sites in Lillington.prnewswire.com
  • The site is 83 acres, of which 58 acres are developable.prnewswire.com
  • The grant will support engineering and clearing and grading of an access road.prnewswire.com

Why it matters

Industrial site readiness is a critical factor in attracting large-scale manufacturing investment. By using the NCRR grant, Harnett County is proactively reducing development risk and ensuring that when major industrial opportunities arise, the county has the necessary infrastructure to compete effectively for those companies.

This initiative is part of a broader regional focus on economic growth within the Piedmont Triad. The availability of rail-served, prepared industrial sites is a key asset that helps communities compete against others in North Carolina and the surrounding region for high-value industry.

What we don't know yet

  • How quickly can the engineering and grading work be completed on the Byrd Industrial Sites?
  • What specific types of manufacturers are expected to be interested in the rail-served sites?

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The county secures a major industrial tenant for the Byrd Industrial SitesThe positive effect on Harnett County's economic base would become stronger and more immediate.
NCRR opens a new round of competitive grant fundingHarnett County could potentially secure further resources to prepare additional industrial properties.

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