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WHAT IS IT?
WHAT IS IT?
O'Brien Rock Company wants to build a 4.5-acre concrete factory on Highway 62 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
WHERE IS IT?
WHERE IS IT?
16234 W Hwy 62, Prairie Grove, AR 72753
16234 W Hwy 62, Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Right on the highway that several thousand people use to get to work and home every day.
WHO IS O'BRIEN ROCK COMPANY
WHO IS O'BRIEN ROCK COMPANY
O'Brien Rock Company is a concrete manufacturer with plants in several states. They also have multiple storage locations.
WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH CONCRETE PLANTS?
WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH CONCRETE PLANTS?
Many people complain about the effects concrete plants have, but what are they? Let's dive in.
FINE DUST
FINE DUST
Concrete plants create a lot of fine dust, which can affect air quality.
This fine dust has been attributed to acute health problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and even cardiovascular issues in nearby residents.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS RIVER
Concrete plants have a lot of water runoff from concrete manufacturing and washing equipment.
Runoff from these concrete plants carries alkaline materials and raises the pH of nearby water sources, sometimes up to 13 pH, while most auatic wildlife dies at any level above 9 pH.
NOISE POLLUTION
NOISE POLLUTION
Opening time for the plant is expected to be anywhere between 5:30 and 7:00AM
Concrete plants have lots of heavy metal rotating machines, which create up to 70 dB(A) during hours of operation.
LONG-TERM ISSUES
LONG-TERM ISSUES
Declined air quality
Reduced property value
Reduced local bird population
Possible chronic respiratory issues for locals
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY
Impacts from a concrete plant within a residential area, this close to a river, is typically a negative for the community, but it does create more jobs and adds another tax contributor to the community.
We aren't here to give you an opinion; we're here to give you all the information we have so you can make an informed decision.
GETTING INVOLVED
GETTING INVOLVED
Contacting O'Brien Rock Company directly is one way to express your thoughts about the project.
Washington County, the State of Arkansas, and the City of Prairie Grove are the only governments with any control over this project.
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