Bridgesource, a subsidiary of Clyde Companies, held a neighborhood meeting at the Moapa Rec Center on Feb. 24 to discuss its potential proposal for an industrial cement manufacturing facility on the Lewis Ranch property north of Glendale.
Bridgesource is intended to serve as Clyde Companies’ supply chain solution. Cement powder is one of the prime materials facing a supply issue throughout the industry. Currently, the shortage is counteracted by imports, but the company is seeking to produce the powder domestically.
Currently, the 384 acres of land is composed of five parcels zoned Agricultural and Residential. Bridgesource is seeking to pivot the zoning to Heavy Industrial. The company is also attempting to clear two undeveloped designated roads on Clark County’s master plan.
The zoning change is necessary for the potential cement factory, which would take up around 250 acres of the land. The plant would require a 400-foot tower and 450-foot smokestack to operate.
The company is also looking at an additional 200 acres of federally owned land east of its site to mine limestone to supply production. The limestone deposit is expected to provide materials for 70-80 years. The potential mine would need to undergo a permitting process due to the National Environmental Policy Act.
If the project goes through, it would create up to 200 permanent jobs to the area and serve as a strong tax revenue generator.
The public meeting was required before the company could submit its zoning application to the county. Bridgesource expects to submit its zoning application this April, with the hopes of getting approved sometime in August. The plant must also receive approval from the Bureau of Land Management, Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies.
Public Response
Attendees were generally unsupportive of the potential cement factory. Many attendees questioned why this location was selected. Bridgesource stated the location is being considered as it has the necessary raw materials nearby. The local transportation infrastructure and natural gas would also benefit cement production.
Locals also had environmental, mine blasting, wastewater, noise and light pollution concerns. If Bridgesource continues to pursue the project, more neighborhood meetings will be held. (Source)
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