Project Title & Location
New Creston Livestock Feedmill – Creston

Project Description
Lincoln County PDA will construct 850` long railroad siding to connect to a new livestock feed plant.

Contractor/Consultant
Watco Companies, Pittsburgh, Kansas

Recent Progress

Lincoln County secured a tenant for a livestock feed mill just west of Creston.  Continued operation of the feed mill depends on road and rail improvements that combine to provide needed transportation infrastructure.  The project requires collaboration with the county; Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, which provided a grant; the Lincoln County Public Development Authority, which received the grants including WSDOT's $30,000; WSDOT's Eastern Region; and the PCC Railroad.  In September 2005 the owner of the railroad, Watco Companies, Inc., withdrew the CW line from possible purchase by the state and indicated its intention to abandon and scrap the line.  The project is on hold until negotiations between the state and Watco conclude.  Even if the railroad line remains operable, the Public Development Authority and the existing tenant are in a legal dispute that may result in the loss of the tenant.

Design Construction Impacts
It is possible to complete this project if the Palouse River and Coulee City RR situation is resolved before July 2006.

Environmental Impacts / Compliance
There does not appear to be any issues with wetlands or endangered species.  Lincoln County will oversee any permitting issues that might arise.

Impacts to Traffic
There may be some disruptions to freight operations.

Planned vs. Actual Expenditures
(Total Project Cost)

Nickel funds included in above costs

2005 Transportation Partnership Account