The Port of West Sacramento has opened a new rail track extension that links the Port Main Terminal with the Cemex cement and aggregate facility near the Port. The 5,000 foot track segment is also capable of serving other rail customers.
Pictured left to right, West Sacramento City Councilmember Mark Johannessen, Mayor Pro Tem Oscar Villegas, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (and program MC) Denice Seals, SACOG Executive Director Mike McKeever, Port Chair and Yolo County Supervisor Mike McGowan, Mayor Christopher Cabaldon, City Manager Toby Ross, and Port Director Mike Luken. (Photo: Dan Harris)
Built through a public-private partnership between the City of West Sacramento, Cemex and Sierra Northern Railroad at a cost of $2 million, the extension will allow easier transport of material, create new jobs and provide the Port a revenue source from additional railcar movement. Rail service is provided to the Cemex facility by Sierra Northern.
“This is an important project for the Port as it will allow multiple rail providers to serve Port users in a competitive environment and help ensure that the Cemex facility can operate at full capacity,” said Mike McGowan, chair of the Sacramento-Yolo Port Commission.
Until now, the Port’s Cemex facility, first constructed in 2008, was not served by rail. Construction of the rail segment began in June of 2011. The completed extension allows Cemex to handle up to 2 million tons of cement annually with easier distribution of material.
MAYOR THANKS RAIL LINK PROJECT PARTNERS – West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon (pictured) said the Port’s ability to link businesses to its new rail segment increases the Port’s economic impact in the region. He also saluted the City’s other project partners, Sierra Northern Railroad and Cemex Cement.
“With more goods moving by rail, this reduces the number of trucks making trips
in the city and helps improve air quality,” said West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon. “It makes the Port a more attractive goods movement hub and helps create more jobs.”
The Arthur F. Turner Community Library will host a presentation by the Human Rights Fair Housing Commission on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Coming soon to a library near you! Free public forums on home energy efficiency, including: a demonstration of easy‐to‐use “watt meters”, now available for borrowing from any library to measure energy use of household appliances; information on PG&E energy efficiency opportunities for the home, and; rebates and incentives to make it easy to reduce home energy bills.
Did you know water exercise can help build muscular strength, flexibility, build endurance, and helps contribute to a feeling of well-being? Wednesday February 1, 2012 the competition pool re-opens. The Recreation Center offer’s over 40 hours of open lap swim per week, water aerobics classes, drop in water polo, and lap swim workouts. Find an activity that works best for your fitness level and schedule. 
Registration is getting underway for the 2012 West Sacramento Dolphins Swim Team. Returning swimmers can register online now at wsdolphins.org.
Enjoy the Knights of Columbus Crab Feed, Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Holy Cross Parish Hall, 800 Todhunter Ave., West Sacramento 95605.
Come enjoy an interactive improve experience. Two teams compete for your points and laughs by making up scenes based on your suggestions. Come enjoy a night of laughs for the entire family!
