Majority of Business Park to Be Sold, Will Not Impact New Hazmat Facility in Somerset

Majority of business park to be sold, will not impact new hazmat facility in Somerset

SOMERSET, Pa. (WTAJ) — Plans to relocate the Somerset hazmat team are still in place despite a deal to sell most of the Laurel Highlands Business Park’s undeveloped land. According to our media partners at The Tribune Democrat, the plan to relocate Hazardous Materials Response Team 600’s trailers, and trucks from a Friedens airport hangar [...]

Land deal won't impact plans to add site for Somerset hazmat team at business park, commissioners say

A deal to sell most of the Laurel Highlands Business Park's undeveloped land to an Ohio developer won't halt plans to add space for Somerset County's Hazardous Materials Response Team, county officials said.

Ohio Company Agrees To Buy Land Near PA Turnpike In Somerset Co.

A major economic development is on the horizon for Somerset County as leaders have announced the sale of the final remaining parcel at the laurel Highlands Business Park.  The Somerset County General Authority has signed a deal with Ohio-cased developer Merus, to purchase approximately 95 acres of land for 6-million dollars.  The strategically located land sits near the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and is slated to become a massive business hub.  Whil…