Posts published in “Day: September 10, 2019”

East Aldine – State Representative Armando Walle hosted a public meeting Monday night at BakerRipley Center, for the public to discuss their opposition to the proposed Rocket Materials concrete batch plant to be built on a site at 914 Pinafore Lane, near Aldine-Bender Road.

The opposition is being organized by community leader Marina Sugg, representing a number of civic clubs and individuals.

As part of the permitting process by the state, a public hearing is allowed, with TCEQ officials attending to hear comments. These comments are then taken into consideration for the final okay on the permit, or modification of denial occurs.

Marina Sugg, in an email to the community, said, “We already have at least 3 other cement plants in East Aldine, and I have reliable information that an application for yet another cement plant may soon be submitted. Construction companies put these cement plants here because few residents speak up against them. These companies do not care that the dust, powder and mess produced by these plants affect the lives and health of the resident in our area.”

In their application, Rocket Materials states that “the proposed facility will emit the following air contaminants: particulate matter including (but not limited to) aggregate, cement, road dust, and particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less.” The application, executive director’s preliminary decision, and standard permit are available for viewing and copying at TCEQ offices and the Aldine Branch Library on Airline Drive.