Nevada Cement Fernley expansion — master plan and zoning changes
Summary
Nevada Cement plans to build a new cement plant on a 160-acre parcel north of its existing Fernley plant. Commissioners unanimously approved the master plan and zoning changes paving the way; a resident raised concerns about dust-suppression water sources and wastewater handling.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Apr 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The company says it's investing about $500 million in North Lyon County, with future tax revenue and jobs expected from the expansion.
Nevada Cement and the local industrial economy gain expansion capacity; the county gains future tax base.
Nearby residents have concerns about dust, water use and wastewater from the expanded operation.
Mentions & discussions (3)
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Board of County Commissioners - Apr 2, 2026
Nevada Cement plans to build a new cement plant on a 160-acre parcel north of its existing Fernley plant. Commissioners unanimously approved the master plan and zoning changes paving the way; a resident raised concerns about dust-suppression water sources and wastewater handling.
Planning Commission - Mar 10, 2026
Nevada Cement wants roughly 462 acres of master plan designations and about 475 acres of zoning near its existing Fernley plant changed to Industrial, paving the way for a 160-acre expansion north of the current plant. The Planning Commission unanimously said yes; the county commissioners make the final call.
Related development
Nevada Cement Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendments (Fernley)
The changes are housekeeping on paper, but they set up Nevada Cement's 160-acre expansion north of the existing plant, with future development reviewed administratively rather than through public hearings.
Nevada Cement Plant Expansion — Zoning Map Amendment
Heavy industrial zoning allows the cement plant expansion to proceed through administrative review; heavy and light manufacturing won't need conditional use permits.
Nevada Cement Plant Expansion — Master Plan Amendment
The designation change clears the way for a new cement plant that could bring jobs and tax revenue, though a resident questioned dust suppression water use.
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