heart of north carolina megapark overview
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Heart of North Carolina Heart of North Carolina MegaParkMegaPark
A joint project between Moore & Montgomery
Counties
Vision
Heart of North Carolina MegaPark
1) Long-term regional economic impact
2) Strategic central location
3) Large land tract
4) Landowners’ support
5) Joint collaboration between counties
6) Eco-friendly development
7) Quality of life amenities
Regional Economic Impact
Heart of North Carolina MegaPark
60-minute Drive Time
2010 Population 646,251
2010 Civ. Labor Force 317,875
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Greensboro
Rockingham
Albemarle
Sanford
Strategic Central Location
Heart of North Carolina MegaPark
Easy access to East Coast markets
Geographic Center of North Carolina
Heart of North Carolina MegaPark
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
Rockingham
Greensboro
Raleigh
Fayetteville
Pinehurst/So Pines
Distances to Selected NC Cities
Heart of North Carolina MegaPark
MooreMontgomery
US
220
NC 24/27
Heart of North Carolina MegaPark
NC 24/27
US
220
Montgomery Moore
Highways (truck travel times) Greensboro = 50 min. Port of Charleston = 4 hrs.
Raleigh = 90 min. Port of Morehead City = 4 hrs.
Charlotte = 90 min. Norfolk VA Port = 4 hrs. 50 min.
Fayetteville = 90 min. Atlanta = 5 ½ hrs.
Port of Wilmington = 3 hrs.
Heart of North Carolina MegaPark
Access
Rail: Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway Connects to CSX & Norfolk Southern
Airports: Montgomery County Airport = 3 miles Moore County Airport = 33 miles Piedmont Triad International = 55 miles Raleigh Durham International = 88 miles Charlotte Douglas International = 80 miles
Heart of North Carolina MegaPark
Access (continued)
Large Land Tract Over 3,000 acres with some frontage on Interstate 73/74
Utilities:
Electricity- Progress Energy & Randolph EMC
Water- Montgomery County
Sewer- Town of Biscoe or on-site system
Natural Gas- access within a 20-25 mile radius
Other Amenities:
Fiber Optics- CenturyLink
HUBZone compliant
Air Quality- Attainment areaHeart of North Carolina
MegaPark
Incentives
Tier 1 = Maximum state incentives
Tier 1 status applies to entire site
$12,500 tax credit per new job
7% tax credit for investment in personal property
Heart of North Carolina MegaPark
Eco-Friendly Development
Green & sustainable Protect wetlands & wildlife habitats Preserve natural aesthetics Restrictive covenants
Target industries supporting environmental sustainability
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Quality of Life Amenities
Pinehurst/Southern Pines lifestyle
Uwharrie National Forest
Lake Tillery & Badin Lake
North Carolina Zoo
Healthcare
Community Colleges
Heart of North Carolina MegaPark