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December 7, 2016 • Vol. XXIX • No. 25 • 470 Maryland Drive • Ft. Washington, PA 19034 • 215-885-2900 • Toll Free 800-523-2200 • Fax 215-885-2910
Inside
Potomac Yard…
Approval Marks Milestone for Metrorail Station
Childhood Dream Becomes Reality for Contractor…8
Tom Wesseldine, McGill Associates photo
The new plant is located adjacent to the existing plant.
Thompson Machinery Holds Demo Event…12
Plant to Benefit Madisonville
Const ruct a Perfe ct Hol iday…20
Table of Contents ....................4 Attachment & Parts Section ...... ..........................................35-41 Truck & Trailer Section ....43-47 Recycling Section ............53-67 Business Calendar ..................82 Auction Section ................86-97 Advertisers Index ..................98
Potomac Yard represents one of the most significant redevelopment opportunities for Alexandria.
Following a major legal challenge, construction is finally under way on a new wastewater treatment plant that’s expected to bring new CEG CorrEspondEnt industry and growth to Madisonville, tenn. the new plant is located adjacent to the existing plant. “We have been working toward this project since 2010 and have had several turns to make, due to the action of other agencies,” said Glenn Moser, Madisonville Mayor. “But through it all, we as the mayor and city board keep our focus on doing what is best for the city.” A number of officials were on hand for the official groundbreaking ceremony. For the city, the project is extremely significant. “the reason the sewer plant is so important is that people are dependent on the plant working efficiently, and the opportunities for more people to hook on to the system,” said Moser.
the city of Alexandria has been advised that the new potomac Yard Metrorail station has received environmental approval from the federal government, with the issuance of records of decision by the Federal transit Administration and the national park service. the finalization of both records of decision marks a major milestone in the project and the
see PLANT page 92
see STATION page 80
By Cindy Riley
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