Moapa Residents Triumph as County Denies Cement Plant Rezoning

On November 6th, 2025, the Clark County Planning Commission delivered a major win for the residents of Moapa, Nevada, by unanimously voting to deny a proposal to rezone hundreds of acres of land for a cement plant and quarry project.

The planned Moapa Valley quarry and cement manufacturing facility, proposed by Utah-based Bridgesource, would have covered nearly 2,200 acres of private and public land east of the town of Moapa, located about 50 miles northwest of Las Vegas. Bridgesource sought to rezone about 380 acres of recently acquired private land from agricultural and residential use to heavy industrial use, paving the way for the cement plant to be built within four miles of roughly 500 homes, two elementary schools, and two community parks and recreation facilities.

Moapa residents overwhelmingly opposed the project, citing fears of air pollution, noise, and the facility's proximity to their rural agricultural community. During the public hearing, residents argued the proposed changes to the county's Comprehensive Master Plan were inconsistent with the plan's goals and standards. The Sierra Club also raised concerns about the project's potential negative impacts on endangered species like the desert tortoise and the Virgin River chub.

While the Planning Commission's vote was a welcome development for Moapa residents, the battle is not over. The Board of Clark County Commissioners, who also serve as the Zoning Commission, could still overrule the decision when they meet on December 3rd. Bridgesource also indicated they may pursue building the cement plant on public land, which would not require a zoning change.