Governor, State Representatives Taking Notice of Rocky Mount Economic Development ​: “This is Going to be a Destination Place”

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Rocky Mount Economic Development continues to increase and expand at a rapid pace. As new company’s flock to the city, the recent groundbreaking at the future CSX “Carolina Connector” site drew much attention, statewide.

As a result, state dignitaries such as Governor Roy Cooper, were in attendance for the CSX ceremony. All who attended agreed the “Carolina Connector” along with the steady upswing in Rocky Mount Economic Development is changing the business landscape in Rocky Mount and the Twin Counties area.

NC State officials, local dignitaries, and representatives from CSX “break ground” on the future site of the “Carolina Connector.”

Rocky Mount Economic Development Continues: CSX Breaks Ground

Originally announced in 2016, the CSX “Carolina Connector” project broke ground on April 24, and with it will come more jobs to the area.

This project may be the most crucial of all Rocky Mount Economic Development in the city. A 330-acre-site, $160 million project, the “Carolina Connector ” will indirectly result in the creation of 1,300 new jobs.

Governor, State Officials Excited about Rocky Mount Economic Development

The April 24 groundbreaking at the future CSX site has the highest ranking state officials sharing the excitement over the continued increase in Rocky Mount Economic Development.

A literal, “who’s who” of NC state officials were present for the historic groundbreaking ceremony, each sharing in a very positive outlook on the implications of CSX’s facility coming to the area.

Each of the following officials made these comments at the official “Carolina Connector” groundbreaking ceremony.

North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper

“We’re sending a message across the country and across the world that North Carolina is the place for you to come, bring your business, create your jobs, raise your family. What’s happening in this area is fantastic, the quality of life, the homes that are going up. This is going to be a destination place, and when rural North Carolina counties decide to show what they can do and find their lane, then success is not far away.”

NC State Representative, James Gailliard

“It’s job creation, It’s economic development, It’s human development, It’s community development. It shows the power of diversity and inclusion, the Twin Counties are just really becoming the place for people to raise a family, work, play and retire.”

U.S. Representative, G.K Butterfield

“We have so much to offer. CSX did the analysis and came to the same conclusion as we have known for years. That is this region, is ripe for economic development.”

CSX President and CEO, James Foote

“We are by far, by any measure today, the best-run railroad in North America… And we are committed from the top to the bottom to making this project a huge success.”

This will be the first in a series of articles focusing on the recent Rocky Mount Economic Development. The excitement created locally by new business and hence, new employment opportunies has the area buzzing with optimism.

Thousands of new jobs are being created through the following Rocky Mount Economic Development projects. Each will be detailed in our upcoming series of articles.

The Rocky Mount Events Center opened in the Fall of 2018.

New, Major Rocky Mount Economic Development (Upcoming and Since 2017)

  • CSX Carolina Connector (Fall/Winter 2020, 1,300 est. jobs)
  • Triangle Tire (Fall/Winter 2020, 800 est. jobs)
  • Corning, Inc. (Fall/Winter 2019, 150-plus est. jobs)
  • Rocky Mount Event Center (Opened Fall 2018)
  • Rocky Mount Mills Project (Purchased 2017, Expansion On-going)

Consequently, with the influx of new business and employment brings the need for housing. The Belmont Lake Preserve NC golf community is located just a short commute from all of these new businesses. Likewise, with its resort-style amenities and beautiful New Homes in Rocky Mount, Belmont Lake Preserve has countless relocation options. To see these great new homes in Rocky Mount NC, at Belmont Lake Preserve, follow this link to belmontlakepreserve.com.

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Rocky Mount NC Outdoor Living at the “City’s Main Park”

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This article continues in our series to support the move to new homes in Rocky Mount at Belmont Lake Preserve. Similarly, we detail Rocky Mount NC Outdoor Living options. Certainly, one of those options is the “City’s Main Park,” Sunset Park.

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The  “County Fair” style carousel has become one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

“All Aboard” for the Rocky Mount Parks

The next in our series on Rocky Mount NC Outdoor Living should come as no surprise to residents. Any longtime resident can attest that at some point all youths ride the carousel at Sunset Park. The official Rocky Mount website, calls it the “City’s Main Park.” The 25-acre, Sunset Park is on Taylor Drive and River Drive beside the Tar River just off of Sunset Avenue.

The carousel itself sets Sunset Park apart from the other Rocky Mount Parks. The city’s website explains the park actually has quite a history of its own. “The circa 1920 Herschell-Spillman “County Fair” style carousel was bought for the City of Rocky Mount in 1952 by the Rocky Mount Civitan Club.” It goes on to explain that “The Carousel was severely damaged in the flood of 1999 and required extensive restoration which was completed by Carousel Magic of Mansfield, Ohio. Renovated rounding boards were added to include paintings of images found on 1920’s postcards depicting Rocky Mount landmarks and activities of that time.”

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The “ladybug ride” at Sunset Park has long been a favorite for generations of Rocky Mount youngsters.

Features of the Sunset Park “Amusement Center”

  • Train
  • Carousel
  • Spray Ground
  • Kiddie Bug Ride
  • Disc Golf Course

In addition to the iconic carousel, Sunset is unique among the Rocky Mount Parks for a few other reasons as well. The obvious here would be the train, a miniature Model G-16 Train. The train was open for public use in 1952. It holds 36 passengers and travels at a speed of 8 miles an hour.

On top of these two rides, there is also a Spray Ground that helps keep the kids cool on hot, summer days. The park also offers on-site concessions. Thes include offering popcorn, ice cream, snow cones, and other childhood favorites. The “main park” among the Rocky Mount Parks also boasts another “kiddie-go-round, ” the ladybug ride. There is also a disc golf course and two lighted basketball courts. Likewise, a boat ramp and four picnic shelters are available at Sunset Park. Other amenities include eleven lighted tennis courts and a little league baseball field.

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The “Spray Ground” at Sunset Park offers kids a chance to beat the summer heat and cool off with friends.

“A Little Bit of Everything for Most Everybody”

An actual Rocky Mount resident’s 5-star review of the Park at TripAdvisor may best sum up why Sunset is the “city’s main park.”Not a bad choice to relax, walk around the lake, have the kids ride the train or merry go round,” he continued. “Board Sports, boat landing in the Tar, tennis, spray park in summer, picnic shelters by the river, baseball field or basketball courts….a little bit of everything for most everybody.” In addition, this reviewer raved about how well maintained and patrolled Sunset Park is.

Sunset Park is one of many places you can expand your “lifestyle redefined,” at Belmont Lake Preserve. Likewise, it is just one of many in our series of Rocky Mount Parks.

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Rocky Mount NC Parks : “A Great Place to Find Some Country…in the City”

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Your move to the Belmont Lake Preserve golf community was a move to a city on the rise, Rocky Mount. While the on-site amenities and seemingly endless greenspace at BLP are incredible, so are many other parts of the city. This would include the great variety of Rocky Mount NC Parks, which are described as, “A Great Place to Find Some Country…in the city.

Rocky Mount NC Parks: Natural Beauty and Active Fun

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City Lake Park in Rocky Mount has been a picturesque part of the city since 1937.

The website Trip Advisor ranks municipalities in a huge, variety of areas. They use the feedback of visitors and their reviews in placing them in order from highest score to lowest.

In continuing to focus on the “outdoors,” this article will focus on nature and the Rocky Mount NC Parks. Actual residents and visitors to the Rocky Mount NC Parks gave feedback on Trip Advisor which is used in their rankings.

In this series of articles on the parks and outdoor living in Rocky Mount, we will detail each of the four parks below in separate articles. This first piece will focus on Rocky Mount City Lake and Park.

Best Rocky Mount NC Parks

  • Rocky Mount City Lake and Park
  • Tar River Trail
  • Sunset Park
  • Battle Park

Rocky Mount City Lake and Park: “A Place for us to Come Together”

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The ‘bridge to the island’ is what this path has become known as at Rocky Mount City Lake and Park

City Lake is located off Sunset Avenue at the Tar River and was constructed in 1937. It is a part of the city’s rich history and has undergone many facelifts over the years.

In 1993, the city gave this area a completely new, beautification project. This is what became known as City Lake Park. After the expansion, there is a half-mile concrete track surrounding City Lake for runners and walkers to enjoy.

Looking for a more peaceful and serene day at the park? Enjoy the shade from the tall hardwoods and pines while you feed the exotic waterfowl living around the lake.

Likewise, enjoy all the parks other amenities, including a gazebo, piers, a bridge to the island, and a fountain. City Lake and Park are truly one of the most beautiful sites of all Rocky Mount NC Parks. Called “a place for us to come together,” City Lake and Park has become a symbol of the Rocky Mount area.

Scenic, Active Lifestyle in Rocky Mount

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Our next article looks at Rocky Mount’s Tar River Paddle Trail (shown in the map pictured).

This is just the first article in our series on Rocky Mount NC Parks. We will walk you through the other outdoor spaces in town to help enjoy an active lifestyle in Rocky Mount. Our next blog post will focus on the picturesque Tar River Trail.

The Rocky Mount NC Parks are just one reason supporting your decision to look for Rocky Mount NC new homes for sale at Belmont Lake Preserve. To see all the great things going on at the Belmont Lake Preserve Rocky Mount new home community, and the beautiful “move-in-ready” homes you can choose from, visit the “Available Homes” section of belmontlakepreserve.com.

 

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