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Montana town’s economy withers due to lack of affordable housing
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Seeley Lake, Montana is experiencing economic disruption due to a lack of affordable housing caused by the absence of a centralized sewer system. The community's septic system cannot support the construction of affordable housing, leading to a shortage of workers for local businesses. Pyramid Mountain Lumber, the town's largest employer, is closing after 75 years of operation because it cannot attract enough workers. The closure marks the end of the lumber industry in the area. Other local businesses, such as Rovero's Hardware and Grizzly Claw Trading Company, are also affected by the worker shortage. The lack of affordable housing has been an ongoing issue in Seeley Lake for over 30 years, with the community unable to agree on implementing a sewer system. The reluctance to invest in infrastructure has hindered the town's growth and economic stability. The closure of Pyramid Mountain Lumber will have a significant impact on the town's economy, with a payroll of over $6 million per year being lost. The situation highlights the need for affordable housing and infrastructure development in rural communities.
#Montana #AffordableHousing #EconomicDisruption #RuralCommunity #LackOfInfrastructure
https://ruralradio.com/krvn/abc_news/montana-towns-economy-withers-due-to-lack-of-affordable-housing-abcidf2a0817a/
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Seeley Lake, Montana is experiencing economic disruption due to a lack of affordable housing caused by the absence of a centralized sewer system. The community's septic system cannot support the construction of affordable housing, leading to a shortage of workers for local businesses. Pyramid Mountain Lumber, the town's largest employer, is closing after 75 years of operation because it cannot attract enough workers. The closure marks the end of the lumber industry in the area. Other local businesses, such as Rovero's Hardware and Grizzly Claw Trading Company, are also affected by the worker shortage. The lack of affordable housing has been an ongoing issue in Seeley Lake for over 30 years, with the community unable to agree on implementing a sewer system. The reluctance to invest in infrastructure has hindered the town's growth and economic stability. The closure of Pyramid Mountain Lumber will have a significant impact on the town's economy, with a payroll of over $6 million per year being lost. The situation highlights the need for affordable housing and infrastructure development in rural communities.
#Montana #AffordableHousing #EconomicDisruption #RuralCommunity #LackOfInfrastructure
https://ruralradio.com/krvn/abc_news/montana-towns-economy-withers-due-to-lack-of-affordable-housing-abcidf2a0817a/