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Council approves up to $400,000 EDC incentive to support potential USG paper plant at former IP site
Summary
Council approved an EDC incentive not to exceed $200,000 per year for two years (total up to $400,000) toward eligible infrastructure at the former International Paper site as USG evaluates the property; presenters said the project could mean a $715 million investment and 120–150 jobs.
Orange, Texas — City Council on Jan. 28 approved an economic development incentive package of up to $200,000 per year for two years (not to exceed $400,000 total) from the Orange Economic Development Corporation to support infrastructure improvements at 1750 IP Way while USG evaluates a proposed paper product facility at the former International Paper site.
City and EDC staff introduced Ryan Consulting representative Sean Rooney, who presented high‑level project information. Rooney said the investor is evaluating the property following a purchase of the…
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