It's cement day for the new feed mill in St. James.
May 18, 2022
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It's cement day for the new feed mill in St. James. Below are some highlights from today:
- 450 yds of concrete will be poured today
- The concrete pad will be 42 inches thick
- 40,000 lbs. of rebar in the cement pad
- The crew started at 4 AM and will finish later today
- The cement top will cure in 24 hours and the center will cure in 2 weeks
- Next steps: stem walls and moving dirt for grinding towers
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