ErgonX Industrial Park: Historic Camp Benjamin Hawkins

2251 BOY SCOUT RD | Byron, GA 31008

Property Details

Availability:  Available for Sale
Price:  $3,950,000 USD
Property Type:  Sites
Total Land Size (Acres):  489.39 Acres
Within City Limits?:  Yes
Zoning:  Light Industrial
Former Use:  Leisure/Agriculture

Description

ErgonX: A Strategic Multi-County Industrial Hub

Strategic Location & Global Connectivity

Positioned at the crossroads of regional commerce, ErgonX is a premier 489.39-acre site designed for high-impact operations. Spanning the border of Peach and Crawford Counties, this site offers a unique bi-county advantage with seamless access to the Southeast’s most critical logistics corridors.  Steeped in nearly a century of history, the former Camp Benjamin Hawkins offers a unique blend of expansive industrial potential and pre-established natural beauty. Located in Byron, Georgia (Peach County), this property served as a cornerstone of the regional scouting community from 1927 until 2024. Today, it stands as a premier opportunity for large-scale development, offering a "turnkey" natural environment that is rare in the industrial sector.

• Interstate Access: Immediate proximity to I-75 (1 mile / 5 minutes) via high-capacity interchanges. This vital artery connects to I-16 within 20 minutes, providing a direct, high-speed route to the Atlantic coast.
• Rail: Access via Norfolk Southern, enabling efficient bulk transport, intermodal flexibility, and deep supply chain integration.
• Port Access: 183 miles (2.5 hours) to the Port of Savannah, the fastest-growing container port in the United States.
• Air Logistics: Located just 9.2 miles from Middle Georgia Regional Airport and 87.5 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport—the world’s most efficient and connected airport.

Site Specifications & Robust Infrastructure

Engineered for speed-to-market, ErgonX features a contiguous 489.39-acre footprint with favorable topography and heavy utility capacity designed to support energy-intensive industrial users.

• Total Acreage: 489.39 Acres (Flexible site configurations; subdividable to meet project-specific requirements).
• Zoning: Heavy Industrial / Industrial supportive of large-scale manufacturing and distribution (in process).
• Water & Sewer: Served by the City of Byron.
• Natural Gas: Mid-State Energies.
• Electricity: Customer Choice for loads 900kWh and above; served by robust regional transmission networks to ensure competitive rates and redundant power options.

Workforce & Regional Synergy

ErgonX leverages the combined strength of the Peach and Crawford County labor markets. Located just 17 miles from Robins Air Force Base - Georgia’s largest industrial complex - the site draws from a highly skilled labor pool with specialized expertise in aerospace, engineering, and advanced manufacturing.

• Regional Labor Force: Access to a pool of 719,000+ workers within a 60-minute commute.
• Talent Pipeline: Close proximity to Central Georgia Technical College and the Georgia VECTR Center. Qualified projects at ErgonX may be eligible for Georgia Quick Start, the nation’s #1 ranked workforce training program.
• Industrial Cluster: Join a thriving innovation corridor alongside global leaders such as Amazon, Tyson, and Freightliner.

Aggressive Incentives & Pro-Business Climate

ErgonX benefits from a proactive, pro-business environment where local and state authorities work in tandem to maximize ROI for expanding or relocating companies.

• Tax Credits: Situated in a Tier 2 County status area, making projects eligible for $3,000 per job in Georgia Job Tax Credits.
• Inventory Tax Exemptions: 100% Freeport Tax Exemption on all classes of inventory, significantly reducing the cost of doing business.
• Development Support: Fast-track permitting and customized local incentive packages are available through the Development Authority of Peach County to ensure a smooth transition to operational status.

Confidential Inquiries & Site Visits

The Development Authority of Peach County (DAPC) has permission from the property owner and the listing agent to include the property in the DAPC database. For more information regarding ErgonX or to schedule a confidential site visit, please contact: The Development Authority of Peach County Phone: (478) 825-3826 or via email to BJ Walker, Executive Director, at

bj-walker@peachcounty.gov

Transportation

Highway Access:  Highway 49, Highway 42, Highway 96, Highway 341
Interstate Access:  I-75; I-16
Airport Access:  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Perry-Houston County Airport
Port Access:  Georgia Ports Authority: Savannah, Brunswick; Intermodal: Cordele
Rail Served:  No
Rail Access:  Yes

Utilities

Water:  City of Byron - 12" main
Wastewater:  City of Byron - 12" main
Electric:  Customer Choice at 900kWh
Natural Gas:  Mid-State Energies