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Article: Gravel pit operators seek approval for expansion
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- July 19, 2002
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Gravel pit operators seek approval for expansion
Site in Town of Lisbon would grow by 100 acres if approved by
county
By SCOTT WILLIAMS of the Journal Sentinel staff
Friday, July 19, 2002
Town of Lisbon -- The operators of a gravel pit producing tons of
building material are seeking county approval to expand by more than
100 acres, extending the operation toward the banks of the Bark
River.
Genesee Aggregate Corp., which already mines about 175 acres for
sand and gravel, hopes to extend the life of the operation by
expanding onto an adjacent farm.
Company officials say the gravel pit generates 15,000 tons or more
weekly.
Town Clerk Jeffrey Musche said officials initially were concerned
that ...