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The work of Evolution Free Zone improves infrastructure on Costa Rica’s Route 1
15 de May de 2023
Three months after the official announcement
The construction of Evolution Free Zone has already let to the creation of more than 100 jobs
Growth of the free trade zone will provide 20,000 direct jobs over the next 15 years.
March 2023. During the current earthworks phase, Evolution Free Zone is already creating jobs for more than 100 people, thus starting to have a significant economic and social impact on the Western Region.
Currently and since December 2022, the project is in the earthmoving stage for the development and construction of the internal infrastructure, reporting an advance of 60% of the works, as well as the construction of the OKAY Industries building, one of the first companies in the world to come to this Free Trade Zone. The installation of the main pipelines for drinking water, rainwater and sewage has also begun.
Carlos Wong, Managing Director of Evolution Free Zone, explained that the construction of this high-tech business park located in Tacares de Grecia is progressing at an excellent pace and represents an important source of employment in the region.
We are very pleased to meet the deadlines established for this stage of the project.From now until next year we will be creating 800 jobs and this first employment package is for construction workers. Later in 2024 we will be employing some 600 people in the manufacturing area. Over time, we will continue to grow in the generation of quality employment to reach 20,000 direct jobs within the next 15 years”, Wong detailed.
It is estimated that 80% of Evolution’s job profiles will be manufacturing operators, whose main requirements are to be in ninth grade and have a basic knowledge of English. Their skills will be focused on being able to work in sophisticated manufacturing processes.
This business park expects to attract High Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Life Sciences Industry and Knowledge Intensive Services companies, and one of its priorities is the integration with the community, to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of Alajuela, San Ramón, Grecia, Atenas, Naranjo, Palmares, Poás, Zarcero and Valverde Vega, among other places in the Western part of Costa Rica.
Developed by CODE Development Group, this Free Zone is strategically located in the west of Alajuela, with direct access to the North Inter-American Highway or Route 1, which facilitates connectivity with the country’s main highways and ports.
