New transfer station going up

A worker sets beams for the truck pit diverter Wednesday at the city of Cape Girardeau's new transfer station. Construction on the new $3.8 million station began in August. It is expected to open in April. The new station will replace the current transfer station, built in the 1980s. The revenue from the solid waste processed by the city from Republic's hauling operation and the lease payment for the city-owned facilities will provide enough revenue to pay for the new facility without increasing user fees.