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Blackridge Properties to develop 18 units at Diamond Hill I.P.

Blackridge Properties, Inc. has begun construction of 18 industrial condominiums at 45 Industrial Rd. in the Diamond Hill Industrial Park. Colonial Contracting & Design, Inc., the general contractor, will be erecting a pre-engineered steel building designed and fabricated by Package Industries, Inc. The project, Cumberland Commercial Center, consists of 37,500 s/f of warehouse and flex-space commercial condominiums. Each unit features 14' tall x 12' wide overhead doors, as well as a standard skylight and a glass entrance door with a side light. Standard units are 25 feet wide and 55 feet deep (1,375 s/f), and can be combined for larger space needs (up to 9,600 s/f). The facility's utilities include 200 amp electrical service and high speed internet and amenities like onsite management and landscaping. Rollcraft, Inc. currently occupies 10,000 s/f and The Children's Workshop, Rhode Island's leading child care provider, has committed to leasing 6,125 s/f as well. Blackridge Props. secured construction financing from Sovereign Bank in September.
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Nine Post Rd. receives approval for six units and commercial space - by Frank Picozzi

Nine Post Rd. receives approval for six units and commercial space - by Frank Picozzi

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The City of Warwick is the perfect choice - by Frank Picozzi

The City of Warwick is the perfect choice - by Frank Picozzi

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Diverse mix of businesses makes Warwick the perfect community - by Frank Picozzi

Diverse mix of businesses makes Warwick the perfect community - by Frank Picozzi

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Warwick offers convenience of city living, but feels like a smaller, close-knit community - by Frank Picozzi

Located in the heart of southern New England, Warwick is a perfect community in which to locate your business, or find a spot to develop commercial and residential projects. Warwick brings the convergence of air, rail, highway, and maritime travel in one convenient, central location. We’re home to Rhode Island T.F. Green