Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA -
Governor Josh Shapiro visited Lackawanna County to announce $39 million in new state investments aimed at creating jobs and strengthening Pennsylvania’s economy. As part of this initiative, $6 million in funding will support two major industrial projects in Archbald and Mayfield, transforming former mine land into modern warehouse and logistics hubs.
The Mayfield development, led by Century Development Associates LLC, will receive $6 million through the PA SITES program, a statewide initiative designed to make industrial properties “shovel-ready” for business investment. The funding will help redevelop 87 acres of dormant land into a state-of-the-art logistics center—part of a larger 140-acre site that will feature two buildings totaling 1.4 million square feet.
Governor Shapiro emphasized the project’s potential to create opportunity and support long-term growth in Lackawanna County.
“I look at this dirt and see real freedom—real opportunity for families to put food on the table, and for young people to work in the community they love without leaving to find opportunity,” said Governor Shapiro.
The Mayfield site has already received $15 million in prior investment through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Together, these investments are expected to generate 160 construction jobs and 700 permanent positions once the site is fully operational.
Mark Powell, owner of Century Development Associates LLC, said the project is poised to strengthen Northeastern Pennsylvania’s growing industrial corridor.
“We’re breaking into a new market that’s positioned to be the next Lehigh Valley for industrial and manufacturing development,” Powell said. “With available land, highway access, and a skilled regional workforce, this is the perfect location for growth.”
The Governor’s visit also comes as nearby communities consider additional development opportunities, including a proposed data center along the Casey Highway in Archbald. Shapiro reiterated the state’s commitment to ensuring that local input remains central to all large-scale projects.
Pennsylvania’s strong energy infrastructure also positions the Commonwealth to power future growth. Efforts to restart Three Mile Island and convert former coal plants to natural gas could add up to 5 gigawatts of power to the grid—making Pennsylvania both energy independent and a net exporter of power.
These investments underscore the Commonwealth’s commitment to revitalizing former industrial sites and creating sustainable opportunities for the workforce in Northeastern Pennsylvania, aligning with Penn’s Northeast’s mission to attract employers and strengthen the region’s economy.
