Our Response to TCEQ’s Decision

Today the TCEQ announced that it has approved Vulcan’s permit for a concrete batch plant in the Boerne area. Vulcan will operate its plant next to long established neighborhoods and a school, and against local government’s wishes. The Boerne to Bergheim Coalition for a Clean Environment (BBCCE) is disappointed, but not deflated, and will continue…

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With TCEQ’s decision to grant Vulcan’s permit, BBCCE now has an opportunity to proceed with the necessary final administrative steps before filing a lawsuit. We cannot do this with out your financial support. 

Why We Are Fighting

A concrete plant should not be allowed near a school or existing neighborhoods.  This picture illustrates just how close this plant will be to Hill Country Montessori School on Stone Wall Drive along Highway 46E between Boerne and Bergheim.  The children in this picture are on the field the school uses for track and cross…

Vulcan’s New Permit Application

On January 18, 2018 Vulcan withdrew its original permit and submitted a new permit for the same site on Hwy 46, permit # 150104.  This new permit is for a Standard Concrete Batch Plant with Enhanced Controls.   Other than a modified location for the bag house and stockpiles on the site, there is not…

Our Response to Vulcan

Our message to Vulcan remains unchanged. There are plenty of places you could build this plant that are not next to a school or a residential area. We urge you to reconsider. We have retained experienced legal counsel, and we will be seeking any and all legal recourse to stop the proposed plant at this…