photo: Courtesy of CEMEX USA
CEMEX USA announced today that after six years of collaboration and discussion, the company is donating 101 acres of undeveloped land to the State of California which are expected to become part of Mount Diablo State Park.
The tract of land that is intended to be donated is located close to CEMEX’s Clayton Quarry in Clayton, and borders Mount Diablo State Park.
It features beautiful chaparral and oak trees within the canyon slopes of Mount Zion and lies adjacent to Mitchell Canyon. Many wildlife species can be spotted on the land including deer, birds and protected species such as the Alameda Whipsnake. A portion of the Black Point Trail, which has been popular with hiking enthusiasts at the park for decades, also runs through the property.
“Clayton Quarry has been part of the fabric of the Clayton community for more than 70 years,” said CEMEX USA Regional President—California Region Francisco Rivera. “CEMEX is proud to make this contribution to the region as an extension of the State Park system for the community to enjoy.”
CEMEX’s Clayton Quarry has long provided construction aggregates for roads, bridges, homes, schools, hospitals and other critical structures across the greater Bay Area region. Its operation continues to play a significant role in the region’s growth.
“We have been working with, and encouraging, CEMEX for years to protect this 101-acre parcel, and the Black Point Trail on it, as the land is rich in conservation values. Thus, we applaud CEMEX for formally announcing its commitment to donate this property to Mount Diablo State Park which is contiguous to the land. The land’s protection will be a great benefit to our local communities including our native flora and fauna,” said Ted Clement, Save Mount Diablo Executive Director.
CEMEX USA will continue to work with California State Parks to complete the donation process.
Sounds good all the way around. I support park expansion, I support the quarry. Even though as a local it breaks my heart to see Mt. Zion chewed up and hauled away, it is better economically and environmentally to have quarries close to where the rock is going. Better to keep those diesel spewing, road destroying trips as short as possible.
So I guess this means they’re never going to close the quarry?
Nice move @CMEX leadership … protect this sacred land from the greedy land developers … #preservenature
Why would they or should they close the Quarry? Is materials that is desperately needed throughout the state. I don’t object to donating the land to the state parks department as long as the puppy gets full access.
Dogs are not allowed in the State Park.
I wonder what the quid pro quo was?
Freedom from state environmental harassment? Toxic chemical mitigation put on the back burner?
You know there was something.
Would it be a good base for a great cable car to the top of Mt Diablo?
A cable car or a tram.
It’d be great for the tourist industry here in Concord.
When they are done at the quarry, it would make a great outdoor shooting range.
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Did they ever figure out the explosion CEMEX had a while back that rocked the City of Clayton?