Developer looking at alternative sites for Dinsmore fuel farm [Video]

Several neighbors are against the proposal citing safety concerns. The developer says it will look at other sites but is still considering the current location.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The developer of a proposed 101-acre fuel farm in Dinsmore says it is looking at other locations, while still considering the current proposed site near the corner of Imeson Road and Garden Street.

“Belvedere is working to secure an appropriate Jacksonville site for its state-of-the-art system to better meet Florida’s growing demand for fuel in a safer, cleaner and more reliable manner, guarding against disruptions in our energy supply chain,” Belvedere Terminals CEO, Mike Benedetto, said in a statement to First Coast News.

David Tyrrell and Robert Riley live down the street from the proposed site and say it’s dangerous.

“The blast zone goes for 2 miles all the way to Dinsmore Elementary School,” Riley said.

“That’s only .74 of a mile from here,” Tyrrell said.

Tyrell and Riley are two of many neighbors opposed to …