A groundbreaking ceremony for Heartland Logistics Park was held this week to kick off construction on one of the most significant developments Shawnee, Kan. has seen in years.
The 186-acre, regional park located in northwest Shawnee at K-7 and 43rd St., will house up to 2 million SF of industrial space, including Class-A buildings furnished with car and trailer storage options with prime access to highways and interstates.
City and state attendees included Governor Laura Kelly, Secretary Julie Lorenz of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), Secretary David Toland of the Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC), Ann Smith-Tate of the Shawnee EDC and Mayor Michelle Distler of the City of Shawnee.
“The Heartland Logistics Park will allow goods to be delivered more efficiently, which benefits all of us. The growth of e-commerce will only continue to increase demand for faster delivery speeds making the logistics industry even more vital in the future," said Governor Kelly.
The project's development team includes Colliers International, Brinkmann Constructors, GBA and Burns & McDonnell/Blue Shawnee LLC.
The development is expected to bring 1,500+ jobs to the area.