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BREAKING NEWS:
Levy County Board of Commissioners approves King Road Mine We are very pleased with the Commission’s vote to approve Tarmac’s Special Exception application. With this vote of support, the commissioners have recognized the many positives aspects the King Road Mine will bring to Levy County, including jobs, revenues and a solid partnership with the community. We at Tarmac will now focus all of our efforts on the remaining federal approval, as we work toward opening the King Road Mine in the very near future. ABOUT KING ROAD MINE Southern Levy County contains a type of limestone which can only be found near the surface in a few places in Florida. This quality limestone is needed to build roads, bridges, homes and schools in communities throughout west central Florida. Tarmac America is seeking permits to mine this limestone in Levy County. The proposed King Road Mine will produce about three million tons a year of construction grade aggregate; a portion of which will be Florida Department of Transportation-certified aggregate, a vital building resource in short supply in Florida. As Tarmac works with local, state and federal agencies in the permitting process, it is important to keep the public informed. This web site is your link to Tarmac’s plans for the mines, including the company’s progress, updated environmental reports and studies completed, as well as the benefits to the community. The proposed King Road Mine covers 4,750 acres, with about 25 acres mined a year. About 850 acres consisting of streams and flowways will be protected. An additional 4,500 adjacent acres next to Waccasassa Bay State Preserve are proposed for preservation. Click here for an aerial view of the King Road Mine Site. LATEST NEWS Tarmac contributes nearly $8K to Suwannee River Fair [May 20, 2011] 'Special Exception' approved for King Road Mine [May 4, 2011] Tarmac granted Special Exception approval from Levy County [May 4, 2011] Planning Commission recommends approval [April 30, 2011] Tarmac, clammers resolve water issues [April 28, 2011] County sets Tarmac hearing for May 3 [April 7, 2011] Letter to the Editor: Get it straight [March 10, 2011] Tarmac's Jeff Harris winner of 2010 Pigskin Predictors [Feb. 12, 2011] Tarmac donates $5K to Levy County Food Bank [Jan. 7, 2011] Merry Christmas from Tarmac [Dec. 7, 2010] Tarmac officials visit Cedar Key [Nov. 20, 2010] Slow down for school [Aug. 19, 2010] The Real Facts about Tarmac's Test Pit [Aug. 9, 2010] Read our latest project update! [March 3, 2010] |
