Saturday 7 November 2015

Army Corps takes Old Hickory dam safety seriously

A limestone rock quarry has been proposed on private land adjacent to Old Hickory Lock and Dam, which is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District.

If you’ve driven by the proposed quarry site recently, it is well beyond just being a proposal, with heavy construction equipment on site having begun initial development and site preparation.

The resulting grass-roots response and outcry from local residents has elicited the involvement of local representatives from all levels of government, and highlighted the roles of several agencies in the review of this proposal, to include the Corps of Engineers.

What you may not know is how the Corps of Engineers is involved and how we are working closely with other state and local agencies to ensure applicable laws are enforced and the public’s safety is ensured For the full article click here 



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