CSX-Crete Site
1,080 acres | Crete, Illinois

Top Site Advantages
Single owner
Logistical proximity to Chicago, international airports, rail, and intermodal facilities
High power capability
Enterprise Zone
Close proximity to a large skilled labor force
Utilities
Electric
Site vetted for future capacity of 300+ MW upon design and buildout of electric infrastructure with redundant service and 100% access to renewable energy. ComEd has a 345 kv transmission line ~1 mile from the site. ComEd would extend (2) 345 kV transmission lines to an onsite ESS (will require ~20-25 acres of land).
Gas
Site vetted to serve the 50 mcfh at 10 psig upon minor improvements on surrounding 4” main lines. Higher gas usage will require additional buildout of infrastructure.
Water
Site vetted to utilize well water. Additional water supply could be secured through additional wells or connecting through the Village of Crete’s water system.
Wastewater Infrastructure
No wastewater infrastructure is currently on site. Site vetted to install septic, connecting through the Village of Crete's wastewater system is subject to the consummation of a developer agreement.
Broadband Connectivity
No fiber on-site. Connecting to adjacent fiber network requires a ~6 month lead time.
Transportation & Logistic Assets
Proximity to Highways/Interstate
Adjacent to IL-394, 8 miles to I-57, 10 miles to I-80
Rail
4 miles to Watco Terminal and port services served by Class I, CSX Transportation
Proximity to Airport
2 miles to South Suburban Airport (regional), 34 miles to Chicago Midway International Airport
Additional Details
Workforce
Labor Force (Mar 2023) | 1 Hour DT - 74,2079 Jobs (2022) | 1 Hour DT - 591,256
Local Incentives Available
Enterprise Zone
Address
W New Monee Road & S Nacke Road
Crete, Illinois
(41.41896, -87.64660)

Target Industries
- Heavy Industrial
- Data Centers
Number of Owners
Single owner
Available Reports
- Geotechnical Report
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