NAMPA — Frustrations and concerns have continued to build surrounding the potential of a concrete plant being built near the homes of some Nampa residents.
Construction company Sunroc’s recent proposal is for a concrete plant within Nampa city limits. Sunroc is based in Utah but has several sites in Idaho, Wyoming and Nevada.
A previous Planning and Zoning vote scheduled for Jan. 23 was postponed at Sunroc’s request despite over 100 residents coming to speak in opposition. Sunroc Director of Marketing and Communications Julie Warnick said the company needed more time to talk to the city, with conversations still ongoing.
The proposed concrete plant would be located at 39 N Picard Lane off of Victory Road, across the street from nearby residential areas and near several schools including Columbia High School.
The plant would produce a peak capacity of 4,000 cubic yards of cement a day, according to application documents. Warnick said it would create approximately 40 jobs locally.