South Worcester Industrial Park (SWIP)

SWIP is an 11-acre brownfield site. Through tax title, the City currently owns approximately 8 acres within the redevelopment area.  Past uses at the site include foundry, cast metal manufacturing, textile machinery manufacturing, and auto salvage, which contributed to the existing environmental contamination at the site. The SWIP project consists of infrastructure improvements, demolition, and environmental remediation to create pad-ready parcels for clean, light manufacturing and industrial use. Located one-half of a mile from the Port of Worcester, SWIP has excellent access to freight rail, interstate highways (I-290, I-90, Rt. 146), and Downtown.

The goals for the SWIP project are to create new development sites, eliminate blight, promote sustainable development, create employment opportunities and business growth, and increase tax revenue.

Involved Parties/Interest Groups

South Worcester Neighborhood Improvement Corporation and the South Worcester Industrial Park Task Force

Major Timelines/Benchmarks

Demolition and Road Construction: NASDI, LLC was selected as the general contractor for asbestos abatement, hazardous materials abatement and demolition of the buildings located at 17 Southgate Place and 25 Southgate Street. Demolition and a new roadway extension from Southgate Street to Armory Street, known as Janice Nadeau Way, has been completed.

Environmental Remediation: The Division of Business Assistance has procured Tighe & Bond to complete environmental site assessments and surveys of remaining structures within SWIP. This work is being funded by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan, and Cleanup Program and MassDevelopment. Upon completion of environmental investigations, remediation work, and necessary demolition, the parcels will be advertised for purchase and development.

Contact Person

Kristen Garza, Commercial & Industrial Development Manager, 508-799-1400, x238, GarzaK@worcesterma.gov.