Folks in City Hall are thrilled Cemex won’t open its proposed Soledad Canyon mine in 2008, but the move could prove costly for California taxpayers and consumers in the coming years reports Judy O’Rourke of the Daily News.
The city of Santa Clarita has spent $8 million fighting the planned gravel mine, saying it would result in heavy truck traffic and unhealthful air quality. The two sides have declared a truce while they seek a compromise.
Meanwhile a report issued last week by the state shows long-term demand for sand and gravel - a key ingredient in cement and asphalt products used in construction - will far outweigh the supply.
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