excited to help bring new large-scale industrial land inventory to the Oklahoma City market. We also hope this public-private partnership model, between the City, Alliance and private developers, is a model we can continue to use for site development moving forward.” The fact that OKC 577 is next to two major highways and the BNSF railyard, with access to Oklahoma City utilities, along with electrical and natural gas service, and is in established Opportunity, New Market and Enterprise Credit zones, make it very attractive for prospective manufacturers, he said. Its proximity to Tinker Air Force Base and the base’s many government contractors are added bonuses. “There are just a lot of advantages to the site, and it is kind of a blank slate. It’s hard to find those types of properties these days,” Tsoodle said.
The site developers, who were chosen through an RFP process conducted by the Alliance, have already begun the multi-million-dollar infrastructure and amenities work. A portion of those improvements was funded through the State of Oklahoma’s American Rescue Plan Act funds. Workers are currently in the process of relocating gas and electric lines; bringing in water and wastewater service will soon follow. What Tsoodle calls a spine road will be built through the property, connecting Eastern and Bryant and essentially serving as a dividing line between the larger industrial spaces on the south end and the smaller office and warehouse spaces on the north end. The timeline to get the OKC 577 site built out entirely is an aggressive one, he added, with a best-case scenario of between five to seven years, depending on economic cycles.
The area designated for the OKC 577 industrial park can be seen in this photo from far above the city. (Photo courtesy)
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