Southcoast Ventures Inc., a nonprofit corporation that assists Southcoast Health in renting office space, is the first bidder to purchase two parcels of land ripe for development along Davol Street southbound.
Though the sale may appear to be fast-tracked, considering construction of the Route 79-Davol Corridor is not due to wrap up until early 2026, Bristol County Economic Development Consultants Executive Vice President Ken Fiola said he’s not at all surprised by the purchase.
“We’re excited about the proposed expansion of Southcoast Health along the waterfront,” Fiola said.
He confirmed that the proposed development will be non-residential, calling it “a complementary use” for the Route 79-Davol Corridor.
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