Firms plan 1 million square-foot distribution building in Braselton

BRASELTON - Two commercial real estate development firms recently announced plans to develop a building in Braselton they describe as the largest block of Class A distribution space available in the Southeast.<br /> <br /> According to a news release from The Gove Network, the PR firm representing the developers, Ridgeline Property Group and Hillwood Investment Properties plan to build the over 1 million square-foot building off of State Route 124 near the Interstate 85 and Highway 53 interchange in Braselton.<br /> <br /> The companies planned a groundbreaking Saturday, November 1, with a scheduled completion in the second quarter of next year.<br /> <br /> The Braselton Commerce Center will be marketed for lease by Colliers International Atlanta.<br /> <br /> Features planned for the building include 36-foot clear heights, 56-foot-wide bay spacing, all concrete truck courts, Early Suppression, Fast Response fire suppression and 243 trailer spaces which are expandable to 466, according to the release.<br /> <br /> "This project will meet the need for big-box space while creating significant economic development benefits for the town of Braselton and Jackson County, including hundreds of construction, warehouse and office jobs," Senior Vice President of Hillwood Investment Properties Chris Brown said.<br />