West Development Area I and II
West Development Area I and II is located on the site of a former military barracks on the western edge of the town of Bruntál. Military buildings used to stand on part of the site, but all the above-ground structures have already been removed. The land is owned by the town and is zoned for light industrial production.
The site has a total area of 10 ha and consists of two parts – Zone I (2 ha) and Zone II (8 ha). It is easily accessible from road I/11, a main national east-west road in the Czech Republic.
Basic information
Type
Lands
Area
10 ha
Intention
Sale
Ownership
Public
Purpose
Light industry Logistics
Current situation
Initial phase
Advanced phase
Preparation completed
Distance to
Road
I/11 (250 m); I/45 (2 km); E40 (96 km)
Airport
Leoš Janáček Ostrava Airport (80 km)
Public transport
bus stop: Jezdecká (400 m)
Train
Bruntál (3 km)
Border crossing
Krnov CZ / Pietrowice PL (27 km)
City
Bruntál
Learn more
Bruntál is the westernmost district town of the Moravian-Silesian Region in the Czech Republic. It lies about 50 km north of historical city of Olomouc (CZ) and 25 km south of the border with Poland.
Historically, Bruntál and the surrounding region was part of an industrial area where heavy industry played a significant role. After the transformation in the 1990s, traditional industries declined, which had a negative impact on employment.
Today, there are several manufacturing and processing companies that provide employment opportunities, for example in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and food processing. For example, OSRAM, a manufacturer of lighting for the automotive sector and lamps for industrial and entertainment applications, or Macco Organiques, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of inorganic salts.
Nevertheless, employment in the industrial sectors does not sufficiently cover the entire labour demand. The Bruntál region has long faced one of the highest unemployment rates in the Czech Republic due to a lack of job supply. Unemployment is above the national average. Together with one of the lowest wage levels in the country, this represents a great opportunity for new investors.
The Bruntál Municipality supports the development of small and medium-sized businesses. At the same time, however, it is also working on the preparation of new industrial areas and the development of transport infrastructure. All with the aim of attracting new investors to help create new jobs and boost the region’s prosperity.
Bruntál and its surroundings are also known for their beautiful nature. It is close to the Jeseníky Mountains, the Slezská Harta Dam and there are a number of historical monuments that attract the attention of tourists.
