Iron County Commission approves first steps to create project area
PAROWAN, UTAH – Iron County Commissioners adopted a resolution today to
begin the creation of an Inland Port Project Area in Iron County. The Project
Area will be part of the Commerce Crossroads Logistics Park in partnership
between Iron County, Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA), and Commerce
Crossroads. The area targeted for regional economic growth and the new
Project Area designation provides heightened coordination between Iron
County and UIPA, as well as an anticipated loan for logistics infrastructure.
Commerce Crossroads will play the role of developer and owner for this project.
“We’re very excited to participate in this project in coordination with our state
and local leaders,” said James Barlow, CEO of Commerce Crossroads. “Our
goal is to bring high-value opportunities to the region that are current, vibrant,
and sustainability-focused.”
UIPA and Iron County Economic Development Director Danny Stewart
presented the process of the proposal to Iron County Commissioners today,
which includes additional public meetings in the coming months. UIPA will also
assess the environmental state of the land and surrounding area prior to the
final adoption of the Project Area.
“Iron County is a tremendous model for the state as they continue to focus on
their future and ensure economic success for future generations,” said Ben
Hart, Executive Director of UIPA. “We look forward to partnering with the
County and Commerce Crossroads to optimize economic growth across the
entire southwestern Utah region.”
As a state entity, UIPA has a unique role to coordinate a statewide economic
development and logistics system to ensure long-term sustainability and
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statewide value. The Iron County Project Area would be the first rural location
as part of UIPA statewide system.