Transportation Professionals Give Thumbs Up to Reload Facility
(Nyssa, OR) -Malheur County Development Corporation and other sponsors of the Treasure Valley
Reload Center received two excellent reports which have been released to the public from the Oregon
Department of Transportation and The Tioga Group commending the work accomplished and
recommending advancement.
Grant Kitamura, Chairman of the Board said, “This is an investment in the long term future of the
agriculture community and will help us be competitive in the global community.”
Greg Smith, Economic Development Director for Malheur County and Officer to the MCDC board said,
“So much credit goes to our partners who have worked tirelessly to this point. Now is the time to break
some dirt!”
“Malheur County is making a significant investment it its future. A tremendous amount of work has gone
into the project and it is rewarding to know ODOT and The Tioga Group recognize the need as well,” said
Judge Joyce.
Judge Joyce added, “As we move into construction, it is imperative that we continue to have multiple
professionals oversee this project.”
Finally, former Malheur County Commissioner Larry Wilson said, “These reports indicate what many of
us already knew. Demand for an intermodal facility is needed now more than ever.”
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Contact:
Greg Smith, MCDC
Officer to the Board
541-889-6216
malheurcountyedc@gmail.com