Cargill’s Cedar Rapidsrail yardthat would serve its corn milling facility is expected to be operational by November, reportsLittle Village.
It's been alengthy processto get approval for the rail yard, with residents living in or near the neighborhood being vocal about their opposition to the plan.
The 12-track, 200-car rail yard will be built on city-owned property. Cargill will purchase the 28-acre property from the city and transfer ownership of the 23.5 acres of farm property to the city, said Eric Ruttum, a project build manager with Cargill.
The farm property will then be converted to a pollinator habitat. Cargill will pay for the creation of the habitat and three years of maintenance costs, Ruttum said. The habitat vegetation and design will be chosen by the city.
