Little Canoe Creek Mega-Site

Quality Site

1,000+ acres
Largest tract of land in North Alabama currently designated as an Alabama AdvantageSite / Due diligence completed
100% county-owned

Regional Population: 1,200,000*
Regional Labor Force: 590,000 including 60,000 in manufacturing*
Educational Pipeline: 120,000 with Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) and 15,000 Annual Graduates with Certificate or Associate’s Degree (or higher)
Strong Regional Industry Sectors include Automotive, Aerospace, Metalworking, and Food Processing
Labor Market Above National Average
Competitive Wages Below National and State Average
Alabama is a Right-to-Work State. No Union-positive Elections in Etowah County in 15 Years.

* Within a 60-minute drive of the mega-site

Adjacent to I-59 | US-11 on-site
Norfolk Southern, Main Line on site
Electricity Provider: Alabama Power Company
New 115 kV substation being built on site in 2021
Natural Gas Providers: Southern Natural Gas, Spire, Boaz Gas Board
Gas Mains: 4", 6", 8", 10", 12"
Gas Pressure: 150 psi, 300 psi, 500 psi
Water Provider: The Utilities Board of Rainbow City
Water Main Size: 12"
Sewer Provider: The Utilities Board of Rainbow City
Sewer Main Size: 6"
Telecommunications Provider: AT&T
Both Fiber and Copper available
Distance to Regional Airport: 10 miles to Northeast Regional Airport
Distance to International Airport: BHM - 50 miles, ATL - 140

Cost of Living: 85.6% of national average
Median Housing Cost: $138,000
Average Apartment Rent: $650
Healthcare Facilities: Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center
Educational Institutions: Gadsden State Community College, Jacksonville State University’s Gadsden Center, University of Alabama’s Gadsden Center
Thriving Historic Downtown Gadsden with Growing Arts and Entertainment District
Beautiful Nature and Outdoor Recreation including Noccalula Falls Park, Coosa River & Neely Henry Lake, Martin Wildlife Park Trail, Twin Bridges Golf Course, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Lookout Mountain Parkway