WRIGHT TWP – Spurr through the promise of a tax abatement package.

WRIGHT TWP – Spurr through the promise of a tax abatement package, Pepsico will invest more than $30 million into doubling its Gatorade operation in the Crestwood Industrial Park.

The food-and-beverage giant plans to build a 500,000-square-foot distribution center across the road from its Oakhill Road manufacturing plant and hire about 100 more workers, said Township Supervisor Dan Frascella.

The sports-drink manufacturer calculate upons to cut down on combustibles costs by storing its inventory and preparing its shipments near its existing 425,000-square-foot factory.

"This is a win-win situation for Luzerne shire and the Crestwood Industrial Park," said Frascella, undivided of four local officials who vot Monday night to grant a 10-year tax break by means of the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Act.

The Crestwood train District is expected to address the tax break at its meeting Aug. 17 The Luzerne shire commissioners ...