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DEQ issues notice to award for Dog Mountain project; town expects construction this fall
Summary
Town manager Josh Ward said the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued a notice to award for the Dog Mountain project; Steelwell Enterprises was the low bidder and construction is expected to begin in September.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has issued a notice to award for the Dog Mountain project, Highlands town manager Josh Ward told the board on July 17, and the town expects construction to start this September.
Ward said Steelwell Enterprises submitted the low bid and that Representative Carl Gillespie helped secure initial funding in the 2021 state budget, which staff credited with keeping the project viable. Ward added that the final bid amount came in slightly under budget and that the town has contingency funds available.
Why it matters: The Dog Mountain project is a capital infrastructure project funded in part with state resources secured through legislative support. Moving to construction will involve standard contractor coordination and may require short schedule adjustments for overhead electrical work in some segments.
Details: Ward also told the board that a caution light work on Little Bear Pen could not be installed underground as planned and will require overhead conduit until additional electrical work is completed. Board members expressed appreciation for Representative Gillespie’s assistance in securing the state funding.
Ending: Staff described the award as a milestone that will allow the town to proceed with contracting and preparation for a September start. No formal board vote was required on the notice to award during the meeting.
