For Immediate Release:

June 2nd, 2023

For More Information Contact:

Landry Rhodes – Policy Analyst
landry.rhodes@dallas.gov

Statement on Austin Bridge Batch Plant Development

Dallas, Texas – Earlier this morning, Austin Industries has officially announced that they will stop
their operations at the South Dallas plant on June 26th and will decommission their site within 120
days.

We have continued to work diligently with Austin Industries for the past fourteen months to find
the most effective path forward while putting the health and safety of our community first. I am
pleased that Austin Industries has agreed to expedite their timeline for this project. In my
discussions since being on council, Austin Industries has shown a desire to be a good neighbor
and have acknowledged a clear consensus in the Joppa community for heavy industry to no
longer exist adjacent to their residential neighborhood. We have maintained a positive and
productive partnership while determining the best path forward with their site. Through these
discussions, the residents of Joppa are a top priority, which is why it is important that we keep
strict scrutiny for this case to ensure that businesses in our district are able to flourish without
compromising the safety and quality of life in our community.

Despite misinformation and speculation being prevalent within in the past few months, we were
successful on our ultimate goal in keeping our community safe. I look forward to continuing the
working with Austin Industries on their relocation while maintaining priority to the residents whom
I serve. I will continue to prioritize delivering results that directly right the wrongs of the past and
improve the quality of life for Joppa residents.

For more information on the plant closure, email District7@dallas.gov or visit the Dallas Morning
News article at https://www.dallasnews.com/news/commentary/2023/06/02/austin-bridge-and-
road-will-close-asphalt-plant-in-joppa-this-month/

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