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Residents press council over Transco/Williams pipeline, ask for town-hosted information session
Summary
Multiple Oak Ridge residents and environmental advocates told the town council they oppose a proposed Transco/Williams pipeline expansion, raising safety, groundwater and property concerns and asking the council to host or invite the company to an informational meeting.
Dozens of Oak Ridge residents spoke against a proposed Southeast Supply Expansion Project (Transco/Williams) during public comment at the Dec. 5 Town of Oak Ridge Council meeting, urging the council to push the company for more transparency and to host a public information session.
Speakers said the proposed 42-inch pipeline expansion would cross private property, abut churches and schools, and increase risks to groundwater and public safety. Several callers asked the council to adopt a resolution opposing the project or to invite company representatives to town hall so residents could pose questions directly.
Why it matters: Residents and advocacy groups said the expansion would expose Oak Ridge property owners and institutions — including churches and Oak Ridge Elementary School — to heightened safety…
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