b'June 2019 aerial view of Commerce Crossing lotsCommerce Crossing architectural renderingHempeld oce parkIn August, the state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) granted $1 million in funding to theWCIDC for an oce park project inHempeld Township. is project envisions a multi-use oce park to beCommerce Crossing at Westmoreland built on 110 acres along Georges 2019 was a year of signicant progress in developing Commerce Crossing atStation Road. e developmentwhichWestmoreland, the newest addition to the WCIDCs family of industrial andwill feature lots ranging in size from 5 tobusiness parks. Infrastructure work and land site developmentwhich began in8 acresis expected to support 500 jobsDecember 2018was nearly completed in 2019, and the park is on track for a when fully occupied. Additionally, it will2020 grand opening. make central Westmoreland County amore attractive option for companiesLocated along Waltz Mill Road in Sewickley Townshipnear the countys New that are considering locations for Stanton transportation hubthe 206-acre park will meet the needs of companies administrative, oce, technology andseeking pad-ready sites with direct access to active rail and the interstate highwayhealth care ventures. system. e site will be served by the Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad, which oers e WCIDCwhich met the grantsdaily service to and from connections with Norfolk Southern, CSX Transportation matching-funds requirement with the and Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway. issuance of a bond in 2019expects toTake a virtual tour of Commerce Crossing at Westmoreland by visitingpurchase the property from the county www.westmorelandcountyidc.org in 2020. 5'