Even though the rezoning lawsuit is not yet settled, SME broke ground yesterday on their coal-fired plant.
According to County Commissioner Joe Briggs, they cannot erect structures but they can do earth-moving activities.
Tim Gregori claims that "SME has arranged a significant piece of financing from commercial banks for the initial work, but the financial package for the entire project is being put together in phases". Of course, he would not elaborate as to which banks are involved.
He also indicated that the city of Great Falls is not directly involved in the construction of the plant, but "they may move in as they so desire".
Considering that the city evidently has no more money to squander on this debacle, it doesn't seem logical to think that they will be "moving in" any time soon.
But then again, it wasn't a logical deal to begin with.
According to County Commissioner Joe Briggs, they cannot erect structures but they can do earth-moving activities.
Tim Gregori claims that "SME has arranged a significant piece of financing from commercial banks for the initial work, but the financial package for the entire project is being put together in phases". Of course, he would not elaborate as to which banks are involved.
He also indicated that the city of Great Falls is not directly involved in the construction of the plant, but "they may move in as they so desire".
Considering that the city evidently has no more money to squander on this debacle, it doesn't seem logical to think that they will be "moving in" any time soon.
But then again, it wasn't a logical deal to begin with.
4 comments:
Good for SME! This is long overdue, with all the nuisance lawsuits filed by a small group.
This hide the peanut ploy was expected and completely predictable. Government and big industry always act first and beg forgiveness if encumbered by judges and their silly laws.
Remember folks, the laws are only for the little people.
It's only a fence around the PLANT TO NOWHERE....
"Good for SME! This is long overdue, with all the nuisance lawsuits filed by a small group."
"Nuisance lawsuits". I would bet that if you were a farmer in the neighborhood of that plant you would also be a part of the "nuisance lawsuit". Either that or you are nuts!
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