Fertilizer plant and distribution site development PROJECT Meeting customer’s distribution needs required large storage and processing area as well as access to both rail and highway networks. To accomplish this, a facility able to hold more than 22,000 tons of fertilizer, supplied directly to the customer’s field and bagged for sale at local retailers, was needed. The engineering behind ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and effectively was crucial when developing the plan and throughout the construction process. The plant was constructed along BNSF railway allowing for efficient transportation of key ingredients and final product delivery. The site required the construction of more than two miles of new rail capable of unloading an 85-car train of raw products in 12 hours, as

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