Buc-ee’s could break ground on Kansas City location this year
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The Unified Government of Wyandotte County is negotiating a development agreement with Buc-ee’s, the massive travel center known for its brisket, beef jerky, and plenty of gas pumps.
On Friday, KCTV5 met with Wyandotte County David Johnston about the recent STAR Bonds legislation signed to bring a professional sports team to Kansas.
He said the county hasn’t heard anything from the State on involvement yet, but other developments are happening in the county.
“Everybody’s intention is that this would be before our economic development and finance subcommittee of the commission at the end of this month they are anxious to get started let’s put it that way,” said Unified Government of Wyandotte County, County , David Johnston. He added, “They are waiting for this agreement of course they are not going to do anything till there is an agreement so this month is key.”
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He said Buc-ee’s could start work soon depending on what happens.
“If everything goes right it could start turning dirt by the end of the year,” said Johnston.
The location they are looking at is right near I-70 and 110th St., a 57-acre property.
“We are going to be interested to see what blueprint they choose for this site,” said Johnston.
On Friday, KCTV5 received a statement from Buc-ee’s about next steps:
“We are currently having meaningful conversations with the UG about bringing a Buc-ee’s travel center to Kansas City, KS. We still have some work ahead of us, but are thrilled to bring the home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver to such a vibrant community,”
- Stan Beard, Buc-ee’s Director of Real Estate and Development
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It has many people excited for the possible new venture to west KCK.
“I think there is already a lot of motion and movement within this part of town so to have an extra thing to kind to bring people out and see fun things going on in Kansas City is going to be cool,” said Liberty resident, Kayleigh Bednar. She added, “I think it is a lot of fun. I think it is a good thing I think it brings a lot of people together in some fun ways.”
If the company builds a location near Kansas Speedway, it would be the first Buc-ee’s in the state of Kansas. The company opened its first location in Missouri in Springfield in December.
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