City of Clovis Industrial Park nears completion

Infrastructure work on the 240-acre Clovis Industrial Park located in south Clovis is nearly complete, according to Clovis Industrial Development Corp. Executive Director Chase Gentry.

Construction started 24 months ago, according to Gentry. He said paving of Curry Road K, the main sewer line and a majority of the main water line have been completed.

He said about $3 million in state and federal grants have paid for the infrastructure work at the park.

Gentry said the last parts of infrastructure, which includes sewer and storm sewer lines and the main road inside the park, called Enterprise Drive, should be completed in October of 2009.

“With this infrastructure improvement we’re ready to go with sites,” he said.

He said electrical and gas lines will be installed once a company starts building in the park.

Gentry said CIDC is trying to obtain funding for a rail spur in the park. He estimates that piece of the park to cost about $1 million. He said the economic-development arm of the city has submitted a grant application to the U.S. Department of Commerce.

There are 25 lots that range from 10 acres to 20 acres available for industrial-based business to locate in the park.

“You could combine lots or adjust those lines,” he said