Granite Peak Development, Casper, Wyoming, has broken ground on a new industrial park north of Williston, on US 2.
The 720-acre park will be between 56th and 57th street, about five miles north of Williston (at the Epping turn-off). My original posting regarding the site was incorrect. See comment below. A big "thank you" for "anonymous" for pointing out my mistake.
From the operations manager:
"We plan to announce a major truck stop, restaurants and hotels to anchor the property, along with a significant number of oilfield and construction-related businesses locating in this industrial park," [Terry] Metzler said.Many years ago the only truck stop in Williston closed down, and there is currently no "real" truck stop, although the Conoco station on US 2 just south of this new industrial park site has been a de facto truck stop.
The old truck stop west of Williston closed after trucks put on larger fuel tanks and were able to travel between Fargo, North Dakota, and points in Montana without having to stop in Williston.
Even by the Bakken standards, this new 720-acre industrial park with "major truck stop" is a huge story.
For those doubting the Bakken story, ....
By the way, here is the website for Granite Peak Development in Casper.