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Sysco Set for 210,000-SF, $15M Expansion

PHILADELPHIA-Demolition of an unused incinerator and other site work on the

By Marita Thomas | Updated on July 14, 2003

PHILADELPHIA-The path is clear for locally based Sysco Food Services ofPhiladelphia to fulfill its agreement to purchase the 11.4-acre parceladjacent to its existing facility and move ahead with plans for a 210,000-sf expansion,estimated to cost $15 million. Sysco’s food distribution center currentlyencompasses 195,000 sf on 17 acres at 666 Packer Avenue.

In July 2001, Sysco agreed to acquire the parcel, subject to delivery of aclean, cleared site. Since then, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp.directed demolition of an unused city incinerator along with environmentalremediation and other site improvements. The work was funded by aninfrastructure development grant by the Philadelphia Department of Community and EconomicDevelopment. PIDC also managed approvals by the state’s Department ofEnvironmental Protection and legislation with the City Council.

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