-December 8,2021-
Task force will monitor electricity needs for industrial park
A new task force made up by City of Visalia and Southern California Edison officials as well as industrial companies reps will meet to monitor and discuss power needs for the fast growing area. Edison spokesperson—says there is no clear direction except to ensure the area has adequate electric infrastructure to meet the needs of new companies locating here .The area has added several million square feet of uses in the past two years The area’s only substation is at Shirk and Goshen Ave. It is possible the discussion could lead to investment in power storage for the park
BJ Perch set to build new 350,000sf warehouse
Visalia builder BJ Perch has been given the contract to build a new 350,000sf warehouse in the industrial park from the company, property owner YS Industries, based in Los Angeles. YS Industries built its first “spec” logistics warehouses last year.These were two 300,000-square foot behemoths across from Amazon on the south side of Riggin in the Visalia Industrial Park.They are now filled. The buildings were also built by Perch.The new building is just to the east of the twin structures. Spokesperson Freddie Molina says this too would be a spec building expected to be complete in 11months.