SUSSEX COUNTY | VIRGINIA
SGEP is a Large-scale Industrial Center
With over 1,100 available acres
Location & Address
Sussex Green Enterprise Park - South
4493 Beef Steak Road
Waverly, VA 23890
Sussex Green Enterprise Park – North
27877 Cabin Point Road
Waverly, VA 23890
Distance from Interstate Highways & Transportation Hubs
Interstate
295
U.S. Route 460
less than
Port of Virginia
approximately
Richmond International
Airport
Site Overview, Ownership, Key Details, & General Information about Sussex County
Sussex Green Enterprise Park is a large-scale industrial center strategically located in the southeast quadrant of Virginia. Ideally situated along the U.S. Route 460 corridor between two growing and vibrant regions — Hampton Roads to the east and the Richmond Metro area to the west – businesses located on Sussex Green have access to a talented and plentiful workforce.
With over 1,100 available acres, Sussex Green Enterprise Park has been planned with customer growth and expansion of operations in mind. And, for companies sharing Sussex County’s commitment to sustainability and resiliency, the Park offers a unique location option created to demonstrate that a harmonious balance between industry and nature can exist.
While positioned in a rural setting, Sussex Green seamlessly connects to global markets via road, rail, air, and sea. With over 600 acres directly adjacent to the Norfolk Southern Rail line, and primary arterials to nearby Virginia ports just a short distance from the site, accessibility to both top-notch employees and key markets could not be easier.
As a County-owned business park, Sussex Green eagerly provides a business-friendly environment. From its incredibly low real estate tax rate, a clearly-defined incentives program, essential partnerships with state government, the nearby Town of Waverly, and neighboring localities, Sussex County is committed to helping businesses maximize their investment at every step.
- The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission (TRRC) has generously supported Sussex County with site acquisition and development since 2011
- Sussex County has full ownership of the 1,130 acres comprising Sussex Green Enterprise Park South (formerly known as “Sussex Megasite”), as well as all 156 acres in Sussex Green Enterprise Park North (on the northwest side of U.S. Route 460)
- Sussex has completed extensive due diligence and site evaluation, including environmental studies and infrastructure planning and design
- The property is zoned for industrial uses including technology production and manufacturing, research and development, and logistics
- With the help of two grants from the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program in 2023 and 2024, a comprehensive Master Plan has been developed that maximizes site utilization, recognizes current constraints (e.g. water), and defines a vision for the Park focused on sustainability and resiliency
- Sussex County lies in the Coastal Plain region on level to slightly rolling terrain, encompassing 317,400 acres or 496 square miles
- Primary industries include agriculture and natural resources
- Four incorporated towns lie within the boundaries of Sussex County: Jarratt, Stony Creek, Wakefield, and Waverly
- Sussex County is governed by a seven-member Board of Supervisors elected by magisterial district to four-year terms
- Residents of Sussex also elect five Constitutional Officers; Clerk of the Circuit Court, Commissioner of the Revenue, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Sheriff and Treasurer
- Sussex operates under a traditional form of government with the Board of Supervisors appointing the County Administrator to serve as chief administrative officer
ZONED PROPERTY
General Industrial Uses
PRE-DEFINED LAND BAYS
Flexible Layouts
PROPOSED NATURE PARK
Available to Park Tenants & Residents
RAIL-SERVED OPTIONS
Near N-S Rail Line
A Flexible Development
Zoning and Land Use
Sussex Green Enterprise Park – South
- 1,130 acres zoned I-2 (General Industrial)
- Four pre-defined land bays (zones) with flexible layouts
- Master Plan includes 130+ acres for a community and business park amenity – Sussex Nature Park
- Two site options located adjacent to the Norfolk Southern Rail line
- Permitted uses include:
- Manufacturing
- Assembly (e.g., auto, electrical)
- Packaging
- Laboratories
- Warehouses & Distribution Centers
- Storage yards (e.g., building materials, wood, feed)
- Technology
- Agribusiness
Key Site Details
- The Sussex Green Enterprise Park Master Plan can accommodate over six million square feet of buildable space, considering environmental constraints and sustainable development practices
- Two zones offering over 600 acres are adjacent to the Norfolk Southern Rail line
- A complete Stormwater Management Plan was developed in 2024 to outline strategies for compliance with current regulations of the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP)
- Wetlands Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination confirmation received on April 25, 2025
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Utility Infrastructure
Broadband
- MidAtlantic Broadband Communities Corporation (MBC) owns and operates 2,500 miles of open-access fiber optic network in 41 cities and counties in Southern Virginia
- SMF-28E fiber backbone, armored sheath protection
- MBC uses Cisco NCS for Layer 2 Ethernet Transport Network utilizing a 400Gb/s backbone throughout the network
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DWDM long haul transport across the MBC network uses Infinera FLEX-ILS open optical line system featuring
C+L-band support - 80% of network is underground construction, 20% aerial construction
- Carrier-grade NAT services and gigabit-speed fiber-broadband network provided locally through RuralBand
Water/Sewer
- Municipal water and sewer services provided by Sussex Service Authority
- Black Swamp Wastewater Treatment facility is located within the boundaries of the Park
- Current available water capacity is 330,000 GPD
- A Treated Wastewater Reuse System is being designed to provide up to 1.93 million GPD of Level 2 reclaimed water
- Black Swamp Wastewater Treatment Plant is permitted to expand up to 1.6 million GPD
- *Photo courtesy of The Wooten Company
Electricity
- Delivered by a Prince George Electric Cooperative
- Substation located within the boundaries of the Park
- Service is supported by two 115kV transmission lines owned by Dominion Energy
- Renewable energy sources or credits available through solar projects in partnership with Old Dominion Electric Cooperative
Gas
- Natural gas service available from Columbia Gas of Virginia
- Planned upgrades include replacement of the existing gas main with an 8-inch steel main
- Feasibility study for Point of Delivery (POD) upgrades and route analysis have been completed
- Design of POD and pipeline are underway
Regional Profile
- Sussex County is part of Virginia’s Gateway Region (VGR) and
located about 40 miles south of Virginia’s State Capitol in Richmond - VGR is served by several major highways and U.S. routes including I-95, I-295, I-85 and Rt 460
- Labor draw is from two MSAs — Richmond and Hampton Roads — providing a workforce of nearly 1 million
- The Richmond Marine Terminal, a multimodal freight and distribution center, and The Port of Virginia, offering the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast, are both just a one-hour drive from Sussex County
- Both CSX and Norfolk Southern Railroad serve the region
- Washington-Dulles International (IAD) and Reagan National (DCA) Airports, located two hours away, offer direct national and international flights to destinations worldwide; Richmond International Airport (RIC), less than an hour away, also serves the region
- ACCRA Cost of Living Index for the Gateway Region runs 6-8% below the national average
- 22.9% of Individuals 25-64 are high school graduates, compared to 22.7% for Virginia
- 21.3% of Individuals 25-64 have some college, compared to 18.0% for Virginia
INDIVIDUALS 25-64
OVER
TOTAL CIVILIAN WORKFORCE
Hampton Roads MSAs
Regional Demographics & Workforce Data
Regional Demographics
Regional Population
Median Age
Civilian Labor
Force
Labor Force
Participation Rate
High School Graduates
Industry Credentialing Programs 2023-2024*
*Data source: Brightpoint Community College, G-3 & Fast Forward Programs
Employment & Average Wage by Sector*
Manufacturing
Transportation & Warehousing
Administrative & Support and Waste Management & Remediation Services
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
**Data provided by VGR: JobsEQ –2024Q3; reflects combined Capital, Crater & Hampton Roads regions
Restoration Bioproducts
Location Advantages
LOCAL
1. County ownership of property means land transactions are fair and simple
2. Permitting processes for site plan and building construction are streamlined and locally managed
Business Climate Advantage
The northernmost right-to-work state on the East Coast, Virginia is consistently ranked as a top state for business in the U.S. Ranked as America’s No. 1 Top State for Business by CNBC, Virginia offers the right environment for business success. Since 1972, the Commonwealth has had a stable 6% corporate income tax, lower than the national median of 6.5%. Virginia has also maintained a AAA rating since 1938, longer than any other state.
The Sussex Green Enterprise Park offers numerous benefits to the emerging bioproducts industry. The availability of feedstocks and raw materials for our process, along with access to Mid-Atlantic markets, are some of the many advantages of the region. Sussex County has been a great partner along the way as we established our first plant in Waverly.