Lemay Residents Voice Opposition to Quarry Filling Project
Residents in Lemay, St. Louis County, are opposing a proposal by Fillworks LLC to fill an inactive 30-acre quarry with construction waste. Neighbors express concerns about potential increases in traffic, noise, and the risk of flooding due to the project,…
St. Louis, MO, July 24, 2026 —
Lemay, MO – A proposal by Fillworks LLC to fill an inactive 30-acre quarry with construction waste has met with strong opposition from residents in Lemay, St. Louis County.
The project, which is seeking a conditional use permit from the St. Louis County Planning Commission, involves depositing construction debris into the quarry site. However, the plan has raised significant concerns among nearby homeowners.
Neighbors have voiced apprehension regarding the potential impacts of the Fillworks LLC project. Key concerns include anticipated increases in traffic volume, heightened noise levels, and the possibility of exacerbated flooding risks in the area.
The St. Louis County Planning Commission is currently reviewing the application for the conditional use permit. The outcome of this review will determine whether the quarry filling project can proceed.
Further details regarding the specific timeline for the project’s review or any potential mitigation plans proposed by Fillworks LLC were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Kate Grumke on www.stlpr.org, see more information here.
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