October 2009
The 2009 legislature has approved another $337,978 for the project provided that Lincoln County Public Development Authority can secure at least one new shipper. The potential shipper has not yet committed to locating in Creston.
Overview
Lincoln County Public Development Authority secured a tenant for a livestock feed mill just west of Creston, and the tenant converted the mill to a biodiesel plant. There is also a potential new shipper.
Why is WSDOT
building an industrial spur track at Creston?
The new business can operate more economically if a rail spur is built to provide service to the plant. The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) provided the majority of funding for the plant.
The End Result
A industrial spur track will be constructed on the Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad (PCC) to bring in supplies by rail for the biodiesel plant and potential new shipper.
Project Benefits
- Minimize the added wear and tear on state roadways caused each year by thousands of heavy truckloads.
- The biodiesel plant can operate most efficiently if raw materials are shipped to it by rail
What is the project timeline?
The project is on hold until a commitment is received from the potential new shipper to locate in the industrial park in Creston.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
- State Multi-Modal Funds - $367,978
- Community Economic Revitalization Board grant to the Lincoln County Public Development Authority - $45,000
- Federal grant to Lincoln County - $68,000
- Total Funding From All Sources - $480,978
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Mike Rowswell
Project Manager
State Rail and Marine Office
PO Box 47407
Olympia, WA 98504-7407
Phone: 360-705-7930
E-mail: Mike Rowswell
At this time WSDOT, Lincoln County, and WATCO (operator of the PCC Railroad) have not determined if outside contractors will be used on this project.
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