ThyssenKrupp’s Future Impact

By Associated Press
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Future impact of ThyssenKrupp steel plant in rural southwest Alabama to be discussed this week. ThyssenKrupp’s Future Impact
Published: Mon, November 26, 2007 - 6:41 am Last Updated: Mon, November 26, 2007 - 8:08 am
CHATOM, Ala. (AP) - A public meeting set for Thursday afternoon will focus on the future impact of the ThyssenKrupp plant on rural southwest Alabama.

Construction begins next year on the steel mill at Calvert on the border of Mobile and Washington counties. Operations could begin in 2010, creating 2,700 jobs.

The 3 p.m. meeting in the Chatom Community Center is sponsored by the Alabama Rural Action Commission.

The meeting will focus on ways communities can prepare for changes in their communities including population increases, infrastructure needs, road improvements and other challenges.

In a statement, Gov. Bob Riley said a project of this magnitude will bring enormous changes in southwest Alabama.

He pledged to continue working with the state's partners at the local level to make sure everyone is prepared for them.

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