Industrial and Commercial Sites

Through its planning efforts, Waterbury has targeted areas suited for industrial growth. Together with excellent utilities and transportation, prime acreage and financing options, Waterbury is one of the largest employment centers in the Central Vermont region.

The Waterbury Municipal Plan notes that in addition to the historic central business district and state office complex, Waterbury's downtown also encompasses a contiguous industrial area of approximately 96 acres. This area, which includes Pilgrim Industrial Park off Park Row and Grenier Industrial Park off Demeritt Place, is adjacent to the New England Central Rail corridor and has historically been integrated into the surrounding village. Among the recent manufacturing facilities located in this area is Green Mountain Coffee Roasters facility, which was constructed in Pilgrim Park in 1992 and was expanded twice with the assistance of community development block grant fund.

Growth Areas
Along Route 2 northwest of the Village are mixed commercial and residential uses and open spaces, with I-89 on one side and the Winooski River on the other. Waterbury's sewage treatment plant is located here. The entrance to the Mount Mansfield State Forest along the Little River is off of Route 2. Areas on Route 2 may provide additional potential for industrial or mixed use development. Municipal water and sewer could be extended.