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Category: Infrastructure Spotlights

Articles on local power, water, and proximity to the I-40/I-15 corridors and rail lines.

  • Powering Progress: Stable Utility Infrastructure in the Mojave Basin

    Powering Progress: Stable Utility Infrastructure in the Mojave Basin

    Reliable utility access is the backbone of any industrial operation. Newberry Springs sits atop the Lower Mojave River Valley Groundwater Basin, a vital resource that has sustained local industry and agriculture for decades. Through the management of the Mojave Water Agency (MWA), businesses in Newberry Springs operate within an adjudicated basin that provides transparency and long-term security for water production allowances.

    Complementing our water resources is a robust electrical grid. Our proximity to major transmission corridors, including the Lugo-Mohave lines, ensures a high-capacity power supply capable of supporting everything from light manufacturing to large-scale cold storage.

    Infrastructure Advantages:

    • High-Capacity Wells: Average well yields of 480–770 GPM in the floodplain unit.
    • Electrical Redundancy: Proximity to Southern California Edison (SCE) high-voltage infrastructure.
    • Rail Proximity: BNSF and Union Pacific mainlines provide a secondary “steel freeway” for bulk material import and export.

  • The Logistics Nexus: Strategic Access to the I-40 and I-15 Corridors

    The Logistics Nexus: Strategic Access to the I-40 and I-15 Corridors

    In the world of regional distribution, proximity is profit. Newberry Springs is strategically positioned at the gateway of the Inland Empire’s high-growth northward expansion. With the I-40 passing directly through our community and the I-15 to the north, businesses located here gain a significant logistical advantage.

    This “Interstate Crossroads” provides a direct, high-capacity pipeline for freight moving between the Los Angeles/Long Beach ports and the rest of the continental United States. For firms looking to escape the congestion of the lower basin while maintaining seamless access to major western markets (Las Vegas, Phoenix, and beyond), Newberry Springs represents the next frontier of Southern California logistics.

    Key Infrastructure Points:

    • Direct Access: Immediate entry points to I-40 and I-15.
    • Proximity: 15 minutes to the BNSF Barstow Intermodal facility.
    • Scalability: Large industrial-zoned parcels with freeway visibility.