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Picente
Announces Step Forward In
New
Hartford
Office Project Development
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr.,
today announced progress in development of the
New
Hartford
Office Park
that will result in construction of a new building for The Hartford and new
office space becoming available that can grow jobs for the region.
Picente said that The
Hartford,
an investment and insurance company, currently leases facilities in New
Hartford and plans to consolidate operations into the new building when
construction is completed next year. The
New
Hartford
Office Park
is a 120-acre development project located off of Seneca Turnpike.
“The
New
Hartford
Office Park
project has the potential to be a major economic development opportunity for
our region,” Picente said. “The new building that is being built for The
Hartford is a major step forward in bringing the vision of the Office Park
into reality. The
Hartford
is a valuable employer that provides jobs for more than 650 area residents.
Helping major employers grow is an integral part of our vision for long-term
growth for the region. The financial services sector is a major part of our
economy, and I am glad we are able to work with one of the sector’s major
employers in this way. We will continue to work with the project’s
partners to fully develop this valuable asset.”
Picente was joined by Congressman Michael
Arcuri, Senator
Joseph A. Griffo, Assemblywoman RoAnn Destito, Assemblyman David Townsend,
Oneida County Legislator Michael Damsky, Town of
New Hartford Supervisor Earle Reed
and other representatives of the Town of
New Hartford
as well as community and economic development representatives.
“The Town of
New Hartford
is very excited about the development of the park and the progress being
made on The Hartford’s new building,” said New Hartford Town Supervisor
Earle Reed. “No project of this size and scope moves forward without
collaboration, and I want to thank County Executive Picente, the Oneida
County Industrial Development Agency and all of the many people within Town
Government who have worked so hard and so well together to create this
project.”
Picente said the
New
Hartford
Office Park
, when fully completed, will have
·
Approximately
120 acres that can accommodate up to 1,000,000 square feet of development.
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Access from
Route 5,
Woods Highway
and a new intersection with the new Judd Road Extension (Rt. 840).
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A brand new
three level 130,000 square feet building for The Hartford on approximately
14 acres. Approximately 600-800
jobs will stay in New Hartford at this office – occupancy is slated for
November 2008.
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Further
development including a 15,000 square foot medical office complex.
Negotiations are under way for a hotel (national flag) of approximately 100
rooms – both expected to break ground in Spring 2008.
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