Photo taken by: Morgan Kaolian\AEROPIX
Point Stratford, formerly known as the Stratford Army Engine Plant in Stratford, Connecticut, is an extraordinary 78 acre redevelopment opportunity in Fairfield County. The Department of the Army and the General Services Administration are offering the brownfield property for sale on an “as is” basis, transferring all environmental remediation obligations to the buyer. Bidders Conference will be held on Thursday,
November 15, 2007 at 11:00 AM. Point Stratford offers developers and investors a rare opportunity to secure a large development site in Fairfield County, one of the most significant waterfront assets in Connecticut, within minutes of I-95.Currently improved with 1.72 million square feet, in three main buildings and nearly 50 outbuildings, Point Stratford is located within two miles of three exits of I-95, adjacent to Sikorsky Memorial Airport. Near the confluence of the Housatonic River and Long Island Sound, and offering direct access to both bodies of water, the site occupies 78 acres of uplands with riparian rights along its entire waterfront. Located in a designated Defense Plant Zone, the property is afforded Enterprise Zone benefits, entitling eligible businesses to substantial economic incentives. The property has been studied extensively for its economic development potential and its environmental condition is well documented: studies and due diligence documents are available for prospective purchasers to review by registering with the form below.
Bidders Conference Program
+/- 78 acres
1.72 million square feet
Building 2 874,000 sq. ft. Manufacturing (1929-44)
Building 3 R&D 237,800 sq. ft (1930-44)
Building 6 107,500 sq. ft Component Test (1944)
1929 - 1991
Entire Site located within 100 year floodplain
900,000 sq ft estimated industrial, office R&D
Aircraft & Engine Manufacturing
Light Industrial (MA)
Coastal Industrial District (MA) –
applies to north parking lot
Town of Stratford (10”-15” mains)
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
8”-16” mains
12” main
Southern Connecticut Gas Company
(high pressure and low pressure mains)
United Illuminating (4) 13.8 kV circuits
Extensive storm drainage system in place
Riparian Rights at confluence of Housatonic River & Long Island Sound; Defense Plan Zone; Enterprise Zone benefits
