Kia: Water Woes No Worry For Plant

Backhoe rips out foliage beneath Kia sign at plant site, to make an entrance road. (File photo/Dave Bender)

Kia construction project manager Mike Criddle says Kia's not considering any changes in construction, or planned production as a result of the current water crisis.

Criddle says that Kia has agreements in place with the nearby cities of LaGrange and West Point, who are to both provide water for the manufacturing facility's water-based paint system.

Criddle at work in his office at Lagrange City Hall. Artist's view of finished manufacturing facility is visible in background. (File photo/Dave Bender)

West Point City Manager Ed Moon says his city will spend an estimated 20 million dollars to expand their water and wastewater capacity in preparation for the town's and factory's expected demands.

Kia officials say the two-million sq.-ft. facility, set on a 650-acre site will employ nearly 3,000 workers and produce 300,000 vehicles annually.

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