More than 300 business and
community leaders celebrated the official groundbreaking of Tesoro
Viejo, marking the start of construction of the newest master-planned
community just off Highway 41 in the heart of Madera’s planned growth
area in southeastern Madera County.
“We acquired this special piece of land in 2004, and have worked
extremely hard with our team and leaders of Madera County – along with
several government agencies –to make Tesoro Viejo a reality,” said Bob
McCaffrey, Tesoro Viejo Development CEO. “To get to this point after
many years of thoughtful planning is a real milestone for our team and
our region.”
Tesoro Viejo is being developed under partnership by The McCaffrey
Group and Lyles Diversified, two long-standing family organizations.
The 1,600 acre-site of rolling hills and vistas is situated at the foot
of Little Table Mountain and has been designed to capture the scenic
surroundings and natural beauty of the land. Recognized for its
innovative design and sustainable living, the community will include
about 400 acres of open spaces, parks, recreation, and more than 15
miles of trails.
Long
planned by Madera County as the center of the Rio Mesa Area Plan,
Tesoro Viejo embraces the planned growth vision by meeting all the needs
of a complete community with a mix of residences, employment,
recreation and commercial use. Tesoro Viejo and Madera County were
recognized recently by the American Planning Association with the
Outstanding Planning Award in Innovation and Green Community Planning
for its efforts in creating a vibrant and healthy community.
“Tesoro Viejo will have a lasting economic and social impact on not
only Madera County, but on our region,” said Madera County Board of
Supervisor Brett Frazier. “Tesoro Viejo is at the center of the Rio Mesa
Area Plan that was approved more than 20 years ago to bring balanced
and purposeful growth to Madera County.”
Overall grading and site improvements are under way simultaneously in
three major construction components to ensure residents have the
amenities and services they need from day one. Construction has begun
on the Hillside Village, the first of nine residential villages; the
Tesoro Viejo Town Center with 3 million square feet of office, retail,
commercial, and industrial space; and the Tesoro Viejo Master Mutual
Water Company, the onsite water and wastewater treatment facility.
“Good regional planning matters,” said Fresno County Board of
Supervisor Sal Quintero. “Having a strong regional vision is not bound
by county lines – Tesoro Viejo will have a positive impact on our entire
region.”
Hillside Village, will offer up to 800 homes that provides diverse
housing options to fit a wide range of lifestyles and needs, and will
feature a resort-style clubhouse, an amphitheater, neighborhood parks,
Chawanakee Unified School District’s new Hillside School that will serve
students from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade, and about a
3-mile trail system that will surround the Village and lead to the Town
Center.
The first phase of the Town Center will feature a new Madera County
fire station and sheriff substation, a Welcome Center, a large event
lawn, and future shopping and dining spaces.
The Tesoro Master Mutual Water Company, the third construction
component under way, will be an onsite, state-of-the-art water and waste
water treatment facility to treat surface water and promote water
recycling and reuse throughout the development.
“We have a unique opportunity to attract businesses that will
generate thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue,”
McCaffrey said. “Tesoro Viejo is a meaningful investment in the future
of our region that will add value and amenities, benefiting not only
those who choose to live at Tesoro Viejo, but also neighboring
residents.”
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