Middleway Residents Concerned Over Proposed Water Plant
Million Square Foot Water Packaging Facility Planned for Middleway Draws Concerns
The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, January 16, 2025
An investment firm plans to establish a million-square-foot water packaging facility in Middleway, raising concerns among local residents about water extraction and environmental impacts. Sean Masterson of Sidewinder, LLC, outlines the project’s potential economic benefits, including job creation and tax revenue, but opposition group Protect Middleway highlights worries over local wetlands, traffic, and possible strain on water resources after a prolonged drought. Local residents have voiced their concerns at public meetings, with more opportunities for community input scheduled in the coming weeks as the approval process unfolds, emphasizing the significance of this project to the region's future.
