Utilities

Water System: Located along all streets, below sidewalks on south or east side.

Sewer System: Located along the streets, below street centerline.

Storm Water System: Conveyance by piped systems along streets and by open ditch, to treatment and detention areas, for discharge offsite to regional drainage system.

Communications: Fiber optic systems are ready to serve the site when needed.

Natural Gas: Smaller volume supply pipes along all streets; large volume supply pipes located at south edge of industrial park.

Transportation

Railroad: Rail is available along southern and eastern boundaries of industrial park; spurs can be routed to internal lots.

Highways: State Route 432 adjacent to the industrial park provides convenient access to Interstate 5 (approximately 6 miles) and to State Route 433 to Oregon.

Port Services: The Port of Longview is the third most active port in the State of Washington, offering unique opportunities for both domestic and foreign trade.

Port of Longview: From its strategic location on the Columbia River, the Port of Longview has grown into the third most active port in Washington, offering unique opportunities for both domestic and foreign trade. Foreign Trade Zone No. 120 is located in Cowlitz County and is approved for activation. While forest products have long been the primary cargo at Longview, currently more than one million metric tons of dry bulks go through the Port every year, as do containers and breakbulk. This diversity is possible because the Port of Longview is a full-service, self-operating port, with Port staff coordinating and overseeing all areas of operation. Longview is at the center of a comprehensive network of import/export shipping, warehouse/distribution facilities, and overland connections. It is linked by an extensive barging system to the Inland Empire and is served by two major U.S. railroad lines. Cargo from all over the world moves through the Port of Longview: north to Canada, south to California, and east to the Midwest. Within minutes of Interstate 5 and Highway 84, the Port has service from many major trucking lines.

Air Service: Both Sea-Tac International Airport and Portland International Airport offer national and international flights and connections.

FAQs:

1. Will the state fund infrastructure improvements? If so, what type of improvements, what programs, and what are the budget limitations?
To facilitate the location and expansion of industry, Washington State has created a special contingency fund to finance local public improvements required for private sector development. A broad-based citizen’s group, known as the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB), administers the development fund for the State. CERB moneys are awarded as loans, or in special cases grants, to local governments on an as-needed basis for public works projects. Eligible activities include access roads, rail spurs, sewer and water extensions and other public improvements.

2. Does state law permit ad valorem tax abatement for all taxing authorities?
Not at present

3. Will the State waive State Fuel Taxes?
Not at present

4. Are there any state use taxes, and if so, can they be waived? What is the tax rate? Please see above incentive information.

5. Are there credits for state income taxes, sales taxes on construction materials or machinery and equipment for distribution/warehouse facilities?
Yes, please refer to incentive information.

6. Are inventories taxed, and if so, at what rate? If inventories are taxed, can the taxes be abated or reduced by an Enterprise Zone or Freeport on inventory taxes for products held for short periods and shipped out of state?
Washington does not have the Inventory Tax.
Foreign Trade Zone No. 120 is available to all sites in Cowlitz County.

7. Are Job Training Programs/Funds available? What are the eligibility requirements?
On what can the funds be spent and is the program a grant or reimbursement?
Please refer to Job Skills Program.