Governor Ron DeSantis announced a $3.5 million state award to the City of Palm Bay on Monday, steering critical infrastructure capital into Southwest Palm Bay. Allocated through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, the funding finances major wastewater transmission infrastructure designed to service the planned Phoenix Business Park.
The award targets approximately 62.5 acres situated near J.A. Bombardier Boulevard within the 2,784-acre sector known as The Compound, unlocking nearly one million square feet of planned aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing industrial space.
Key Takeaways:
• $3.5 million state grant awarded directly to Palm Bay for wastewater and sewer transmission lines.
• Unlocks 1,000,000 square feet of planned commercial and industrial space in The Compound.
• Targeted recruitment sectors include aerospace, defense contracting, engineering, and robotics.
• Key milestone in transforming undeveloped paper roads into an active municipal employment hub.
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