The Fort Worth Star-Telegram daily newspaper seems to be doing a much better job as of late concerning the truth about the Carter Avenue pipeline.
The Trinity River Vision Authority doesn’t want to complicate its ambitious project that includes Gateway Park north of I-30 at Beach.
In fact, Chesapeake already has gotten easements under several dozen properties on the street, including some acquired through eminent domain powers allowed under state law. The main roadblock at this point is that Chesapeake can’t lay pipe under city streets at intersections without council approval.
But modest homeowners shouldn’t have to end up helpless against more influential interests. The benefits of the Barnett Shale won’t look so good if the neighborhoods that make Fort Worth a great place to live lose out when it isn’t necessary.
Keep making noise and asking questions! Due to the resolve of a group of concerned citizens, somebody had to start listening. Remind them WHO this city belongs to.
Remember, if it happens on Carter, YOU could be next.
Everybody better stay focused b/c this is the same City Council that had no trouble allowing drilling right in a large cemetary near the more well-off Crestwood Country Club area and even approved drilling on the future elememtary school-community center in Rosemont Park/W.Seminary Dr. Don't be surprised if they slip the long-delayed city street crossing permits for their friends CHK. Kinda ironic that a corporation from the Sooner state exhibited the same miscalculations and actions that gave Oklahoma its nickname.
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