BIKEPGH MESSAGE BOARD ARCHIVE

We had announcements of the previous meetings on Jan 28 by buffalo buffalo and another on Feb 1 by me (http://localhost/mb/topic/local-news-stories-lte-2016/#post-322908) but I've missed the meetings, so far. I searched and I think the facebook group that @elizabethtwp spoke of is https://www.facebook.com/groups/ElizabethTwpAgainstFracking/

I didn't really understand where Elizabeth Township is until Marko explained this to me. This is a map showing the proposed power plant (small box), the GAP trail, and the Dravo Cemetery.

Short notice... The second hearing on the matter is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight at the Elizabeth Forward Middle School. http://powersource.post-gazette.com/powersource/companies/2016/03/17/Proposed-gas-plant-in-Elizabeth-Township-leads-to-zoning-debate/stories/201602100005

No vote on proposed natural gas plant in Elizabeth Township Elizabeth Township zoning officials, after a third public hearing in as many months on whether to allow a proposed natural gas power plant to go forward, gave no indication on Wednesday evening if they are any closer to reaching a decision. http://powersource.post-gazette.com/powersource/consumers-powersource/2016/04/21/Elizabeth-Township-citizens-still-waiting-on-zoning-decision/stories/201604210142

Elizabeth Township nixes zoning variance for power plant http://powersource.post-gazette.com/powersource/companies/2016/06/15/Elizabeth-Township-nixes-zoning-variance-for-power-plant/stories/201606150097 "Elizabeth Township zoning officials on Tuesday said they would not allow a Chicago-based energy company to move forward with its proposal to build a natural gas-fired power plant on a patch of land zoned for residences. The decision is a sharp rebuff to Invenergy, which first outlined its idea for a power plant to township commissioners last fall and then, in January, to township residents. The proposal quickly became embroiled in a zoning debate this spring as the company sought a variance for the proposed site, which is part of a former industrial landfill contaminated by a misplacement of coal ash and demolition waste in the 1980s. ..."

They are trying to move it up river, but it's the same issues: Facing opposition, Invenergy eyes second site for Elizabeth gas plant http://www.post-gazette.com/powersource/companies/2017/02/07/Facing-opposition-Invenergy-eyes-second-location-for-Elizabeth-Township-gas-plant/stories/201702070038

The first spot that was nixed was Henderson road. Looks like woods very close to the river and the gap. I assume the newest location is also near the Yough because river water is used to help cool the equipment. If eventually they win, I assume part of the gap will be blocked during construction, at least of these water pipes?  That would be super disruptive.

Did anyone attend the Feb. 9 meeting? See flyer at https://www.facebook.com/groups/gapcando/permalink/10154602197739145/

Petition for increased fracking setbacks in Elizabeth Township (west bank of the Yough between Sutersville and Boston): https://www.change.org/p/elizabeth-township-board-of-commissioners-amending-the-current-oil-and-gas-ordinance-of-elizabeth-township