Construction phase of KineticPark nears end; development work already in progress

The construction phase of KineticPark is nearing its end and soon land at the park will be ready for development. The construction process began in 2001 with a massive earthmoving effort. 2.6 million cubic yards of dirt and rock were moved during construction. A hill was leveled to provide two flat areas suitable for building. The West Virginia Division of Highways built a bridge from WV 10 to the site. Engineers built roads and began initial landscaping. Utilities were installed, including sewer, water, telephone, natural gas and underground power and communication ducts.

Land at KineticPark is now available for sale or lease. The Huntington Municipal Development Authority has already begun an intensive search for appropriate tenants at the park. In the commercial area, negotiations are underway with various restaurants, convenient stores, supermarkets and strip mall developers. In the technology park, HMDA is negotiating opportunities with medical, internet, biotech and the federal government. The Huntington Area Development Council (HADCO) has publicly announced its intention to build Velocity Center, a technology incubator, at KineticPark.

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