HCPED received official confirmation last week indicating that Ferncliff Industrial Park has achieved the designation as a North Carolina Certified Site.  The certified site program showcases premium business locations throughout the state that have undergone a rigorous pre-qualification process to ensure they are “shovel ready” for immediate development.  HCPED’s efforts in certifying Ferncliff have been focused on mitigating risks for prospective clients in addition to reducing the time it will take to develop and build on site.

 

To obtain the Certified Sites designation, communities must undergo a stringent review process that demonstrates that they’ve addressed 31 prerequisites including:


  • Business/industrial use designation
  • Phase I environment audits
  • Geo-technical studies
  • Topographical analysis and maps
  • Aerial photography
  • Availability of public utilities
  • Industrial power quality
  • Engineered site development plans
  • Detailed analysis of development cost
  • Complete information on pricing