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Public hearing held for Ordinance 25-15; Swedish company representative outlines $13.5 million investment and 170 jobs
Summary
Council heard a presentation and public hearing on Ordinance 25-15 (Project Columbus/WIGEO Pouches North America); no public opposition signed up and the item will return for further council consideration Oct. 28.
LEXINGTON COUNTY — At a public hearing Oct. 14, Lexington County Council received a presentation on Ordinance 25-15, a proposed fee-in-lieu and special source revenue-credit arrangement covering a planned facility by WIGEO Pouches North America (formerly Project Columbus).
County staff described the project as a $13.5 million capital investment in Lexington County with 170 new manufacturing jobs tied to the proposed facility. A company representative and counsel attended the hearing and no members of the public signed up to oppose…
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