Our strategic location offers great access for customers and employees.

Nature’s Crossing Technology Center (NCTC) is located in Waynesboro, Virginia in the west central part of Virginia along the I-81 corridor in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.  Interstates 81 and 64 provide easy access to Washington DC (2.5 hours), Richmond (1.5 hours), east coast and mid-west markets, an outstanding transportation infrastructure, easy workforce commuting, colleges and universities within 2 ½ hours drive, with an outstanding quality of life.

Site Description

NCTC is located at the SW intersection of I-64 exit 96 and Delphine Avenue, in the SE corner of the City of Waynesboro, Augusta County, Virginia. The park is a 170 acre site, currently wooded with some agriculture, bisected by the Norfolk and Southern main line.  Main access is from Delphine Avenue with an at grade crossing of the Norfolk and Southern rail line.  Secondary access is from Oak Lane.  NCTC west includes 65 total acres with I-64 frontage and approximately 1,800 feet of South River frontage.  NCTC east totals 105 acres with approximately 2,000 feet of frontage along Delphine Avenue.  The SE corner of the site is located at LAT 38.0401 and LAN -78.9145.  The site is served by City of Waynesboro water and sewer, Dominion Energy, Columbia Gas, and multiple telecommunications companies.

Full build out will yield approximately 1.4m SF of space with two rail-served sites, a private rail siding, and other manufacturing or office facilities.

Development Potential Site Plans

We have designed the site to enable maximum usability for a variety of potential investors. To provide a sense for the full development potential of Nature’s Crossing Technology Center, we’ve prepared six Development Potential Scenarios. Each scenario will allow for approximately 1.4m SF of space, two or three rail sidings, and plenty of recreational space, including a foot path and river access.

Option 1 – Three small rail served manufacturing, one large manufacturing or logistics, and small office
Option 2 – Three small rail served manufacturing, with additional manufacturing or logistics
Option 3– One large rail served manufacturing with one or two smaller rail served manufacturing plus addition manufacturing, office, or data center
Option 4 – One large rail served manufacturing with one or two smaller rail served manufacturing plus addition manufacturing, office, or data center
Option 5 – Two large rail served manufacturing
Option 6 – Two large rail served manufacturing plus office or data center

Aerial photography of Nature’s Crossing Technology Center provides a sense of the scale, interstate access, and connectivity of the site. Explore more here.

Majestic mountain views form the backdrop of technology innovation in our virtual walking tour.

Transportation Infrastructure

NCTC is situated between four railroads (Norfolk Southern, CSX Buckingham Branch, and Shenandoah Valley Rail Lines); five airports (including the local Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Dulles International, Charlottesville, Richmond, and Roanoke); two ports (from the Inland Port of Virginia to the larger Port of Virginia), and both east/west and north/south interstates, capable of moving goods both nationally and internationally. Download our Transportation Infrastructure Map.

Market Proximity

The main entrance to NCTC on Delphine Avenue is less than ½ mile to I–64 exit 96. The secondary entrance on Oak Street is two miles from I–64 exit 94. Our strategic location on two interstates offers one–day truck access to major East Coast and Mid-West markets including Boston, New York, Atlanta, and Detroit. Download the Market Proximity Map.

Workforce Commuting

The same highway system that provides easy access for product distribution provides quick access for the workforce. In the Shenandoah Valley, one minute equals one mile. The commuting patterns are easy, with the mean commute time significantly under the state and national time of 27 minutes and with many employees willing to travel over 45 minutes for outstanding opportunities. Our Workforce Availability Map shows the driving times and communities reached.

Amenities

NCTC will feature on-site amenities such as a walking trail, access to the South River for fishing and boating and more. The site is located within two miles of a regional retail center, which includes national retailers Target, Burlington Coat Factory, Boot Barn, and Kohl’s, plus regional and local retail stores and restaurants. Within three miles are additional national retailers such as Walmart, Lowes, and Home Depot, as well as restaurants and 503 hotel rooms. Downtown Waynesboro is also located within three miles and features additional local eateries, the historic Wayne Theatre, Shenandoah Valley Art Center, the proposed Virginia Museum of Natural History campus, greenway walking trail, and urban trout fishing. Three microbreweries and the state’s first full-service kombucha tasting room are within minutes of downtown. Outdoor recreation abounds at the city’s six parks as well as the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Tunnel, and Appalachian Trail.

 Incentives

NCTC is located in a Virginia Enterprise Zone, City Technology Zone, and Federal Opportunity Zone.

• Enterprise Zone-qualified projects can apply for a Real Property Investment Grant and/or a Job Creation Grants.
• The eastern portion of site is located in the City Technology Zone which offers additional incentives for technology based firms.
• The entire site is located in the federal Opportunity Zone allowing for investment credits.
• Additional state and local incentives may be available based on your project parameters.

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History of City Involvement

In 2011, the City of Waynesboro made the strategic decision to acquire the land to create this next generation industrial park. It completed the purchase in 1Q2012. Prior to the purchase, a Phase One Environmental Assessment and preliminary Geo Technical Study were completed in 4Q2011. A preliminary engineering report (PER) was completed in 4Q2012, and a temporary access road was constructed. The City was successful in obtaining a VDOT SMART SCALE grant to complete the main access road, which connects to the current Shenandoah Village Drive and provide a connector road between I–64 exits 96 and 94. The road was completed in 2025. Onsite water and waste water systems have been installed on site and the connection to the main city plants is under development, scheduled to be completed in early 2027. When completed, NCTC will have full infrastructure and be considered a Tier Four site in the Virginia system.