KSR - Kentucky State Reformatory Site

With 847 acres of publicly-owned land and significant infrastructure capabilities, the KSR - Kentucky State Reformatory site presents a premier opportunity for large-scale, high-tech industrial development in Oldham County, Kentucky. The site also benefits from close proximity to I-71 and access to CSX rail service, providing efficient multimodal connectivity to regional, national and global markets. Extensive investments in site preparation, environmental mitigation, roadway improvements and utilities are designed to reduce development risk and accelerate Speed to Market.
 

The Kentucky State Reformatory redevelopment site presents a significant opportunity for large-scale, high-tech industrial development in Oldham County, Kentucky. Following the planned closure and demolition of the existing reformatory, approximately 847 acres of the 2,400-acre state-owned property are being positioned for redevelopment. The site is planned to achieve Pad-Ready status, supported by substantial investments in environmental mitigation, site preparation, roadway improvements, and utility infrastructure. Demolition of the main reformatory structure is expected to begin in Q3 2026, with the site targeted for availability in Q3 2028. The redevelopment is designed to reduce development risk, improve speed to market and create a highly competitive location for transformational industrial investment.

 
 

Utilities

  • Electric: Kentucky Utilities / Louisville Gas & Electric | 12.47 kV and 69 kV substations on site | 345 kV substation just 0.3 miles away | Multiple 345 kV, 138 kV and 69 kV transmission lines in immediate proximity
  • Natural Gas: Louisville Gas & Electric | 24-inch gas transmission line serving the site
  • Water: Oldham County Water District | 12-inch and 14-inch water lines serving the site | 6.37 million GPD excess capacity
  • Wastewater: Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District | Wastewater treatment plant located on the property | Additional service available through La Grange Utilities Commission
  • Wastewater Capacity: Approximately 170,000 GPD excess capacity through the existing system, with La Grange reporting an additional 586,000 GPD of excess capacity  

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