THE OAK RIDGE INDUSTRIAL CENTER

A Site for the Large Industrial Client
The Oak Ridge Industrial Center is located on a 1300-acre peninsula formed by the Clinch River in the western portion of Oak Ridge. Located in the Roane County portion of Oak Ridge, the site was originally developed by the Department of Energy for the construction of a power plant which was not completed. The site was returned to the environment in a state that would promote its industrial development potential. The site was graded to provide gentle natural contours which can readily accommodate a single site for a large industrial client.

Because of its original intended use, extensive environmental impact studies (EIS) have been prepared for the site. The full EIS addressed all known geological, climatological, and sociological restraint. Bathology and hydrology analyses were performed on the Clinch River to assure sufficient data for the location of a barge facility contiguous to the site. Detailed environmental reports on the site are readily available for study. A minimum of updating would be required for a manufacturing plant to be considered for the center.

The preparation and redress for the center has resulted in approximately 150 acres of land being immediately available for construction. This land has been graded to slopes of 2 percent or less.

All structures constructed specifically for the original project were removed, and the site was grassed for soil stabilization. The construction tower switch guard is still in place and underground duct banks extend into the construction area. Construction parking lots exist, and the access to the site is limited by a perimeter fence at the entrance. A perimeter road was constructed connecting the site to State Road 58 on the west and 95 on the north. Siltation control has been implemented with sand filters and sedimentation ponds. The effluent from the runoff enters the Clinch River, and control measures comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

Environmental Impact
As noted earlier, extensive environmental impact analysis has been accomplished for the site. All items determined to be of a negative impact have been identified and addressed. The development of the center during construction and operational phases was not determined to generate a negative impact on the environment nor the community. A complete copy of the environment impact statement prepared for the original project is available for review.

Soils/Geological Aspects
Extensive geo-technical data were accumulated during the original development of the site. Data from numerous borings have been accumulated to verify subsurface conditions. The center is underlaid with limestone, siltstone, and dolomite rock formations ranging from 0 to 30 feet below the ground surface. Allowable bearing pressures for foundation design should range from 3,000 psf in the fill areas to 20,000 psf on the rock. The close proximity of sound rock to the surface should lend itself to a very economical and suitable foundation for buildings and equipment. Groundwater was not encountered until some 60 feet below the ground surface and should not be a problem in the excavation of equipment foundations, machine pits, or basement areas.

Site Drainage
The developed portion of the site is graded to drain during construction to four sedimentation ponds with sand filters. The site is well drained and does not have any significant swampy areas or streams. A potential building at elevation 800 MSL+ is well above the 100 year flood level of elevation 760.

Site Access

Roads
The primary access is via State Route 58 from Interstate I-40 to Oak Ridge. The site is only 4 miles from I-40 via State Route 58. Entrance from this area is immediately north of the Clinch River. In the event that a major investment is planned on the site, the State of Tennessee has previously discussed direct highway access improvements which would strategically place this location less than 1 mile from I-40 and only 3 miles via I-40 to the North-South I-75 Interstate.

Rail
Norfolk Southern and Seaboard serve the west end of Oak Ridge on Highway 58. By the installation of a switch and approximately 3 miles of track, the site could be served by both sources directly. The roadbed was mostly complete and ready to lay track and receive ballast when the original project was terminated. Norfolk Southern has a container facility located 25 miles to the west at the John Sevier yards. The container facility presently has a single overhead crane; however, it can be readily expanded should a sufficient volume be required.

Barge
The site is located on the Clinch River which is integrated with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) systems of navigable waterways. The Clinch is a feeder tributary to the Tennessee River and the Tennessee Tombigbee. Preliminary permitting was accomplished for the construction of a barge terminal at the site. Barge traffic presently passes the site and is primarily used for steel products. None of the traffic contains explosive, toxic, or hazardous material.

Air
The site is served by a major airport, McGhee Tyson, located approximately 38 miles from the site. With the completion of Pellissippi Parkway extension, the route will be all four-lane highways with limited access. McGhee Tyson is served by major airlines. In addition, numerous commuter airlines serve Knoxville to provide for connection to major airport hubs such as Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville, and Pittsburgh.

Available Utilities

Water
A Department of Energy facility is located approximately 1 mile north of the site with a capacity of 4.0 million gallons per day (MGD) that could be expanded to 8.0 MGD. It presently has a storage capacity of 4.0 million gallons. An 8-inch diameter line is currently in place to the site from this water plant.

The Clinch River, which borders three sides of the site, has an average daily flow rate of 4,800 cfs. The average daily temperatures range from 43 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 67 degrees Fahrenheit in September. Extensive data have been collected concerning the water quality.

Wastewater
In the adjacent Bear Creek Industrial Park is a 10,000 GPD sewage treatment plant operated for the Department of Energy. Preliminary indications are that development of the center would precipitate the need for construction of a treatment plant on site. Analysis of the site has resulted in defining a preliminary optimal site for such a facility.

Electrical Power
Existing power in the area of the site consists of 161 KVA and 500 KVA lines. Capacity currently available at the site is 10,000 KVA, 13,800 volts (three phase, three wire) at 60 Hz. A feeder circuit constructed parallel to the TVA's 161 KV transmission line during site work for the original project can be utilized. Power requirements in excess of 10,000 KVA can be supplied if needed. Electrical power is distributed by the City of Oak Ridge.

Natural Gas
Just east of the site is a natural gas supply operated by the Oak Ridge Utility District that can supply 50,000 MCF per month to the site.

Site Purchase and Development

Site Purchase
The site is owned by TVA. TVA will transfer the site to an industrial firm at fair market value. The site, already having millions of dollars of preparation work, will be offered at a raw land appraised value. Although the appraised value of the property will vary, the average fair market value of comparable property is approximately $5,000 per acre. All site development materials, including soil borings, geologic, foundations and seismic surveys, and complete environmental impact statements, will be provided at no cost. This represents a multi-million dollar value. Site development work, valued at millions of dollars, has been completed, substantially reducing project start-up costs and time. The state, county and city will commit to facilitate the permit and code enforcement processes.