There has been an update on the Nacogdoches Biomass Power Plant that was proposed for Sacul in northern Nacogdoches County. The approval was being considered in Austin, Texas with the news that the city of Austin has unanimously agreed to buy power from the facility.

What this means is that Tony Callendrello, the project’s leader, can now secure financing for the project and it is anticipated that the construction will begin in February 2009 making the earlier proposed completion of 2012 likely.

Representative Wayne Christian made the announcement for the Austin City Council:
“I am very pleased that the 20 year contract was approved,” stated Christian. “As a new source of economic development for East Texas, the power plant will spur a revitalization of our logging and timber industry. Additionally, it will create many jobs both during construction and for full-time operation. This project brings one of the largest economic developments in the history of Nacogdoches County.”