EDGEWATER, Fla. — As the space program continues to grow along Florida’s Space Coast so does the demand for facilities to support launch efforts.
A newly announced joint venture between Tampa-based Onicx Group and Aries Capital hopes to fill that need and bring the space program to Volusia County.
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The Space Coast Industrial Park at Parktowne, a 1 million-square-foot facility will sit on 83 acres near 10th Street and Parktowne Boulevard in Edgewater.
Edgewater City Manager Glenn Irby said he was excited by the new project and what it could mean for the city.
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“Space Coast Industrial Park at Parktowne is a huge deal for Edgewater, and the latest development by Onicx Group is very exciting for us,” Irby said.
Scott Claiborne, director of development at Onicx Group, said the timing was right to expand into Volusia County.
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“We believe in this product and again with all the activity and demand and lack of supply we think we are well-positioned to provide a lot of business growth in Volusia county,” Claiborne said.
Developers said the Space Coast Industrial Park at Parktowne is projected to break ground in early 2023.
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