CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Area Development Corporation has been awarded a $4.6 million PA Sites Grant to support the development of Lot 5, the final remaining parcel in the Wharf Road Industrial Park in Washington Township.
This grant will fund the excavation and full preparation of a 20.5-acre site, paving the way for the completion of an industrial park that has already delivered significant economic benefits to the greater Waynesboro area, according to L. Michael Ross, president of the FCADC.
Located on Zane A. Miller Drive, the FCADC anticipates subdividing the site into three new industrial lots measuring 4.8 acres, 7.49 acres, and 8.09 acres, respectively. Originally acquired by FCADC in February 2022, the parcel – known as Lot 5 – posed notable development challenges due to its rolling terrain, limestone outcroppings, brushland and steep elevation changes. This grant will allow FCADC to overcome those challenges and unlock the site’s full potential.
The scope of work includes:
- Comprehensive clearing, grading and rock excavation/blasting
- Driveway construction and paving
- Installation of utility infrastructure
- Implementation of erosion and sediment control and stormwater management systems
Once completed, the site will support the development of up to three industrial buildings totaling 125,000 square feet of new industrial space – further boosting regional growth, job creation and economic diversification.
“The FCADC is honored to receive this $4.6 million in PA Sites funding – a catalytic investment that will propel the full development of the final 20.5 acres at Wharf Road Industrial Park,” Ross said. “This is a major leap forward for our region’s industrial readiness and economic future. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Rep. Chad Reichard, whose tireless advocacy and leadership made this award possible.”
For more information about the project or FCADC’s ongoing initiatives, readers may contact Ross, at 717-263-8282, [email protected].
The Franklin County allocation was part of $64 million in 11 projects through the first round of the PA SITES (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites), part of $500 million set aside in the governor’s state budget for such projects. More will be announced later, according to state officials.
