MARSHALL – Madison County was awarded a $1.5 million grant from Golden LEAF for site development at its new Madison County Industrial Park site in Marshall.
The Madison County Planning Board unanimously approved rezoning the tract, which is currently in use as the Madison County Maintenance Facility, during the board’s Nov. 21 meeting.
According to Golden LEAF, which also awarded a $1.5 million to the city of Mount Airy, the SITE Program – Development grant will be used to perform a number of tasks, including clearing/grubbing, earthwork, and erosion control at the Madison County industrial site.
Golden LEAF said the new industrial park will attract businesses expected to create 140 jobs with annual wages at or above $44,200.
Development Services Director Brad Guth said the site is 23 acres and borders Long Branch Road, Printpack and Elderberry Lanes. According to Modulus’ conceptual site plan, the industrial park is to be located at John Hensley Road.
The site plan proposes four buildings on four lots, including: