Dolese Bros Co. proposes to build an Aggregate Transload Yard within Union Pacific’s current Denison, TX Rail Yard. This new facility would rail construction aggregate to Denison by rail, unload, stockpile and then reload the rock into trucks for sale and distribution locally.
This proposed Aggregate Transload Facility will meet the local demands for construction aggregate and be located in a buffered area within the existing Union Pacific Denison, TX Rail Yard. A new access road to I-75 will ensure NO Rail Yard Truck Traffic will use Ray Drive. Dolese and Union Pacific are working to revitalize this historic rail yard and to bring needed construction aggregate to Denison spurring economic growth.
This website aims to answer questions about this project and to provide transparency to the status of the conditional use permit (CUP) submitted to the the City of Denison. We welcome your feedback! Please use the contact form below to reach our team. Thank you!
The Katy Depot, a historic landmark in Denison, Texas, stands as a testament to the golden age of railroads in America. Established in the late 19th century, this iconic building was once a bustling hub of activity for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, commonly known as the Denison, TX Rail Yard.
In October 2024, planning began for a new access road for the Denison, TX Rail Yard. This access road will ELIMINATE truck traffic on Ray Drive and provide EASY, STREAMLINED ON/OFF ACCESS to I-75. The development of the access road is a collaborate effort between Union Pacific and Dolese Bros. Co.
Utilizing rail is key for the sustainability of a community. For more than 100 years, the Denison, Tx Yard has served Denison and is zoned for industrial use. Union Pacific moves the goods that grow the regional economy, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75% compared to truck.
As Denison grows and thrives, rock is essential to meet the demands for maintaining infrastructure and new construction. For more than 120 years, Dolese has been a leader in the construction materials industry serving communities throughout Oklahoma and North Texas. The Dolese Transload Yard will serve Denison as a resource for rock products to meet demands for construction materials.
Construction aggregates are materials, primarily composed of sand, gravel, crushed stone, or similar substances, used as a foundational component in construction projects. These materials are produced through natural geological processes or industrial crushing of rocks and minerals. They provide essential strength, stability, and volume to various construction applications and are a key ingredient in modern infrastructure.
High-quality rock, known as construction aggregates, is essential to support construction and maintenance of safe, durable roads. They provide strength and stability in asphalt and concrete, improve skid resistance, and ensure proper drainage to reduce accidents.
Rock is unloaded from rail cars into trucks directly or into well maintained stockpiles equipped with dust suppression. These stockpiles manage the inventory of rock needed for local construction projects.
Dolese Bros. Co. traces its roots to the days before statehood in Oklahoma. Originally established to furnish quarried rock for railroad construction, Dolese has since developed into a full-service construction supply and material operation, employing more than 1,000 people.
The company’s plants and quarries produce concrete, sand, and crushed stone that help build the region’s homes, communities, and infrastructure. From humble beginnings to today’s operation spanning more than 60 facilities, Dolese Bros. Co. remains focused on the same principles that have been guiding the company for more than 100 years — a dedication to service and quality.
Access to the site will be provided via a proposed ingress and egress connected to the Katy Memorial Expressway. Barriers will be placed along Ray Drive to prevent trucks from entering or exiting the site through Ray Drive.In addition, the gate will be replaced on the east side of the aggregate transload yard with locked access. No truck traffic will be directed onto Ray Drive or any residential streets within nearby neighborhoods.
The existing vegetation along the boundary between Ray Drive and the aggregate yard will be preserved to maintain a natural buffer between the facility and adjacent properties. All lighting on-site will be designed and shielded to minimize visual impacts on neighboring properties, ensuring compliance with local ordinances and reducing light pollution.
To address potential environmental concerns, the facility will comply with all required regulations, including obtaining any applicable TCEQ Air Permits. Dust control measures will be implemented, including the use of a dedicated water spray system and water trucks for controlling dust on stockpiles and roadways. Additionally, internal roadways will be treated with a dust control agent to minimize airborne particulate matter.
To mitigate noise impacts, all permanent on-site equipment will be equipped with quiet backup alarms, such as white noise, to reduce noise disturbance to surrounding properties. Quiet backup alarms ensure safety compliance while making a more localized sound that is only loud enough to alert anyone in the immediate vicinity of the machine. This greatly reduces the volume of the backup alarm.
Railcar unloading hours will be consistent with the current operations within the Union Pacific Railyard which are 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. It should be noted that this does not mean operations will be running continuously. The very nature of railroad facilities demand flexibility to accommodate train schedules. Aggregate sales and loading onto trucks will typically occur from 4AM to 6PM Monday through Saturday. However, for certain TxDOT or county projects, overnight operations may be required.
We believe this proposed aggregate transload yard will be an asset to the City of Denison, contributing to local economic growth while minimizing any potential negative impacts on the surrounding community. Through careful planning and implementation of best practices, we are committed to maintaining a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operation.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Dolese’s Proposed Transload Yard.
The existing vegetation along Ray Drive will be preserved and maintained as it has in the past to support a natural sight barrier of the operations.
As typical in an industrial rail yard, there are noises coming from heavy equipment operating and the sound of rail cars and trucks moving through the yard. Dolese is committed to installing quiet backup alarms on bucket loaders such as white noise, to reduce the noise disturbance to neighboring properties while meeting mandatory regulatory requirements. Quiet backup alarms ensure safety compliance while making a more localized sound that is only loud enough to alert anyone in the immediate vicinity. This greatly reduces the volume of the backup alarm.
All truck traffic, including existing traffic will be entering and exiting the site through a new proposed access road which connects the site to the Katy Memorial Expressway. No truck traffic will be directed onto Ray Drive or any residential streets within nearby neighborhoods.
The facility will bring in aggregate material for sale and distribution locally. Aggregate is a naturally occurring material used as the primary building blocks for infrastructure like roads, bridges, and buildings.
The operation requires a Conditional Use Permit with the City of Denison, permits with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as well as operate under the strict guidelines of the Clean Air Act.
Historically, the Denison, Tx Yard has been a thriving rail yard connecting Texas to the rest of the United States. The use of rail to the Denison, Tx Yard currently brings needed goods and resources into the growing community and the proposed aggregate transload facility would be no different. The aggregate facility would supply construction materials used to help build growing communities and with the use of rail, the overall truck traffic currently bringing these goods and resources into the community would be reduced.
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No. All the aggregate will be processed off site before being railed to Denison.
No. This site will only be bringing in aggregate to be distributed.
