Hilmar Cheese Planning New Building, Solar Plant

HILMAR — Hilmar Cheese Co. plans to erect an administration building and two renewable energy projects near its massive Lander Avenue plant.

The company expects to apply soon to amend its permit with the Merced County Planning Department, spokeswoman Denise Skidmore said Wednesday.

The 53,000 square feet of additional office space on August Avenue would house people who oversee the Hilmar plant, the world's largest cheese-making operation, and the company's other plant in Dalhart, Texas.

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