Gary Stone, plant manager says that the sand will come into the plant by truck, be washed and processed; 60% will be shipped out by train North, and 40% over the Chippewa Crossing when that bridge becomes available. The rail bridge over which the heavy rail cars must cross is really old and can’t support the weight, so it has to be rebuilt if it is going to be used. If sand does go that way it has to travel near a residential area which includes a golf course, fine restaurant, an assisted living facility, nice condos, duplexes and large apartment buildings with lots of children. Until then it has to be shipped out by truck along Seymour Cray Boulevard to Hwy 29 and then South on Hwy 53.
Rumor has it that our city council obligated us to pay $750,000 for strengthening or replacing this old bridge.
We are trying to get confirmation one way or the other on this rumor.
Rumor has it that our city council obligated us to pay $750,000 for strengthening or replacing this old bridge.
We are trying to get confirmation one way or the other on this rumor.
