Columbiana County state representative voices approval for Nexus pipeline
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Ohio state representative Tim Ginter has expressed his support for the Nexus Gas Transmission pipeline, according to WFMJ.
The Nexus Gas Transmission pipeline would cross through Hanover, West and Knox Townships in Columbiana County, which Ginter represents. Ginter believes that the pipeline project will benefit Columbiana County by creating jobs and generating revenue.
The pipeline’s proposed path stretches from Kensington through Ohio, then into Michigan and Ontario, Canada. Landowners have expressed their concern about public safety since the pipeline is projected to cross through densely populated areas such as Canton, Akron, Medina and Toledo.
Via: WFMJ > Columbiana County state representative lobbies for pipeline project
Related:
- Summit County Council opposes Nexus pipeline’s path Jan. 28, 2015
- Northeast Ohio town votes for alternate route for pipeline Dec. 22, 2014
- Medina residents protest Nexus pipeline’s path Oct. 27, 2014
- Part I: Interstate pipelines planned in Ohio Oct. 23, 2014
- Proposed pipeline to cross Ohio Aug. 12, 2014
- Ohio may be Getting a $1.5 Billion Pipeline Sept. 10, 2012
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