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Public hearing held on Billings project to build reservoirs and treatment plant at 4519 Hesper Road
Summary
City of Billings seeks a land-use exception for a new reservoir and treatment plant on roughly 300 acres at 4519 Hesper Road to provide a backup water source; city representative said reservoirs will store 30–40 days of water, the source will be the Yellowstone River via the BBWA Canal, and the plant could be online in 2027. Residents raised concerns about flooding, well impacts and local traffic.
Florida County Commissioners opened a public hearing Oct. 1 on a City of Billings request to use public land contrary to zoning at 4519 Hesper Road to build two reservoirs and a membrane treatment facility.
Nicole, Planning Department staff, told the board the hearing is required under state law when a public agency seeks a land use contrary to local zoning and said the parcel covers approximately 300 acres owned by the City of Billings that will accommodate a reservoir…
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