Work On Portobello In Baxter Ahead Of Schedule
Work on Baxter’s Portobello America site is some two months ahead of schedule. Building and Codes Official Bob Lane said that the crew had been able to complete the grading and move dirt for the tile manufacturing company more swiftly than expected. “Building people, they will put someone on the backburner for a project this […]
Portobello Upgrades Approved By Baxter
Baxter Council approved the infrastructure plan for the new Portbello plant. A total of five resolutions passed Thursday night to begin installation of water and wastewater at the site. Mayor John Martin said everybody wants to see dirt turning at the location but Portobello officials tell him everything is good. “I think a lot is […]
Baxter Receives Funds for Portobello Improvements
Officials from the U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded the City of Baxter a $1-million grant Monday to replace an 8-inch water line to the Portobello America site. The funds will be used to upgrade to a 12-inch line and to extend the sewer system to the manufacturing site. According to UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee, […]
Martin: Optimistic About Portobello’s Progress
Baxter mayor John Martin said he’s not concerned about the progress of the Portobello plant based on conversations this week. Martin spoke with Portobello’s vice president and said the company remains high on the plant. “The big plant that they have in Brazil is in a town about the size of Cookeville,” Martin said. “He […]
Baxter’s Portobello Construction Delayed
Portobello is still coming to Baxter. The tile and ceramics manufacturer has been delayed in its efforts to break ground because of weather and COVID-19. Baxter mayor John Martin said despite the pandemic, Portobello is still working to reassure citizens they are still coming. “They’ve contracted a company to build a large sign to go […]
