KOLKHORST / SCHUBERT ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT

  

State Senator Lois Kolkhorst and State Representative Leighton Schubert released a joint statement today to express their opposition to South Waste Disposal's application for a new municipal solid waste composting permit in Austin County.  The proposed facility would be located at the intersection of Bartlett Road and Brazos 10 Lane near Sealy.

Senator Kolkhorst stated “This proposed facility will negatively impact one of the most historic portions of Texas. The disposal company applying for the waste permit intends to process millions of gallons of odorous liquid waste every month. The smell from this project will decrease property values in the Cities of Brazos Country, San Felipe and others as well as other rural developments.  As most Texans are aware, San Felipe was the center of Stephen F. Austin's Colony in 1823 and was considered the first unofficial Capitol of Texas, only a short distance from the proposed waste site. Through the efforts of many local citizens for several years now, we have worked to secure state funding for a new visitor center and museum at the San Felipe de Austin Historic Site. This waste site is misplaced and could negatively impact future tourism efforts."

Representative Shubert added "The people of Austin County have spoken loud and clear that they do not want this facility near their communities. It's negative impact would be felt for years to come and I join with my constituents in opposition to this proposed project,"