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Owensboro approves purchase of Massey site for industrial expansion; city says acquisition won’t hit general fund
Summary
The commission approved two related property purchases — a 73.372‑acre and a 48.233‑acre parcel on West Parrish Avenue (combined ~121 acres) — describing the land as a strategic industrial site to meet future demand. The purchase will be funded from a designated economic development fund and not the city's general fund.
The Owensboro City Commission voted Aug. 19, 2025 to acquire two adjoining parcels on West Parrish Avenue — a 73.372‑acre tract and a 48.233‑acre tract — together forming roughly 121 acres identified for future industrial development.
City Manager Nate Pagan said the purchase followed a 2023 consultant site review that ranked the Massey site among the county's top industrial sites. The parcels have frontage on West Parrish (U.S. 81) and provide four‑lane access to the bypass, factors the city cited as favorable for recruiting employers.
Pagan said the purchases are funded from a…
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