8223 Express Dr

The Ficke Team of Colliers is pleased to present to qualified investors The U.S. Department Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) building located at 8223 Express Drive in Marion, Illinois. This 8,000-square foot building was developed in 2013 and is situated on 1.274 acres of land. The GSA executed the 5-year renewal option on this first-generation lease with four-years firm term, and one-year soft term, expiring on May 15, 2028, demonstrating their commitment to this location. Inspectors in this Marion Field Office prepare, conduct, and report onsite safety and health inspections and investigations of surface and underground mining operations. They also prepare equipment and instruments needed for inspections and investigations from this building, which has a special equipment room for this purpose.
The MSHA property is part of the Williamson County Airport Business Park, which is part of the Veterans Airport of Southern IL. The property is being conveyed with a forty-five and one half year ground-lease with the Williamson County Airport, through November 5, 2029 with four-10-year renewal options. Veterans Airport is the region’s sole primary commercial service airport. The airport promotes the business park that combined with other businesses located on the airport property, generates an annual economic impact of over
$21 million to the area.
Marion is one of the fastest growing cities in Southern Illinois. Marion is a city in both Williamson and Johnson Counties and is the county seat for Williamson County. Marion serves as the largest retail trade center in Southern Illinois with its central location along Interstate 57 and Illinois Route 13. This ideal location serves as the center for shopping, dining, and entertainment in Southern Illinois. With access to Interstate 24 just to the south, Marion is a point of access to major cities like Chicago, Nashville, and St. Louis.