Letter: Regional growth sparks need for another Maymead plant

I am writing to let the public know about the dire need for a second asphalt plant in Statesville.

I have lived in this area my whole life and am happy to be making a living doing something right here at home.

There are many others in this area just like me, whose livelihoods depend on having access to asphalt. There are many small paving companies in this area who have work to do for schools, churches, pharmacies, etc., that need a driveway, parking lot or walking trail.

However, there is not enough asphalt in Iredell County to provide for the private sector in addition to the N.C. Department of Transportation needs.

Statesville is growing and it has many infrastructure demands. A new asphalt plant would be a huge relief to many of us who know that due to some unforeseen condition — like a power outage, vehicle accident or train wreck — our operations could be shut down as quickly as Maymead’s operations.

This fact is a burden to us, as well as Maymead, and I urge the Statesville City Council to consider this as Maymead goes forward with its plans to locate a new plant in Statesville.

Cory Honeycutt
Mooresville