Timeline

To the Savannah JDA’s knowledge, the Bryan County Megasite has garnered more review than any other megasite in the country. The Savannah JDA spent more than $27 million executing due diligence and environmental mitigation before recruiting Hyundai Motor Group. This timeline is meant to reflect the depth of that process but does not include every step in the 10-year process. The Savannah JDA has been and remains committed to doing this the right way.

Late 2014

Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority (Savannah JDA) was created to work large-scale development projects that have regional significance

The Bryan County Megasite is identified as a potential site. The site is owned by several property owners.



April 23, 2015
















Aug. 2022

Bryan County Megasite site preparation begins