Barnes said Fenton Logistics Park is the region’s largest such development site south of Interstate 70. Its location next to Interstate 44 and rail service from Burlington Northern increases its attractiveness, he said.

“We have secured interest from regional and national players and are working on finalizing five company-driven projects, with two of those on target to close within the next 60 to 90 days, paving the way for 300 jobs in the short term and up to 1,500 potential jobs within 24 months,” Barnes said.

Preliminary site work could begin by the end of the year, company officials said.

Getting tax incentives to help cover infrastructure costs will be key to the pace of work done, KP Development said. Readying the site for redevelopment will require removal of the auto plants’ concrete floors and asphalt parking lots covering more than 9 million square feet. Fenton Logistics Park also needs two miles of streets and utility infrastructure to serve companies and businesses anticipated as tenants, the company said.

KP Development has met with state and local officials about the potential range of incentives.

“Nothing is out of the realm here,” Barnes said.