Pendleton Expanding Infrastructure to Meet Demands of Growth

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

Downtown Pendleton is closer to expanding toward the old mill district, as the Cheney Mill project continues construction on a new district which could be complete next year.

The site will include a mix of housing and retail, and plans to connect the planned district with sidewalks to downtown are also in the works. 

Just up the railroad tracks, the old Pendleton Oil Mill site is a step closer to being an open, green space. Piles from some of the concrete from the old structure remain, and are being crushed and used in the Cheney construction. 

Sewer upgrades have helped prepare the town for future growth, which includes plans for expansion of a 24/7 police department (two officers already added), and planning ahead for a new fire department and public safety facility.

Downtown upgrades, including the near completion of the Queen Street project and upgraded Community Center, have the area ready for one of their big fall events, the fall festival and scarecrow contest.

Mayor Frank Crenshaw looks at these news stories, as well as ahead to Christmas events, in this interview with the Anderson Observer.