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Residents urge Oak Ridge Council to oppose Transco SSEP pipeline, urge resolution
Summary
Dozens of Oak Ridge residents urged the Town Council on Feb. 6 to pass a resolution opposing the Williams Transco Southeastern Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP), citing safety, water and historic-preservation concerns; council members said they would consider the request but took no formal vote.
Dozens of residents urged the Oak Ridge Town Council on Feb. 6 to adopt a resolution opposing the Williams Transco Southeastern Supply Enhancement Project, a proposed natural-gas pipeline expansion that would run parallel to existing lines through the town.
Speakers at the council meeting described safety risks, possible contamination of private wells, damage to historic sites and long-term effects on the town’s livability. “We respectfully ask you to oppose the project due to the safety and health concerns we have for the citizens of Oak Ridge,” resident Ron Ray said during public comment.
The requests came during the meeting’s public-comment period and were led by multiple homeowners who said proposed construction would run near homes, schools and churches. Residents pointed to potential…
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