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Huntersville approves due diligence and land purchases for public projects, including potential Station 2 site and Huntersville-Concord Road parcel
Summary
The town authorized due diligence and approved purchase steps for two parcels: authorization to pursue due diligence on 15318 N.C. Highway 73 as a potential Station 2 replacement site, and approval of a purchase agreement and $750,000 budget appropriation for 403 Huntersville-Concord Road for a roadway curve improvement project.
The Huntersville Board of Commissioners on June 17 authorized staff to pursue due diligence on a property at 15318 N.C. Highway 73 as a potential replacement site for Fire Station 2, and approved the purchase agreement and a $750,000 budget appropriation for a parcel at 403 Huntersville-Concord Road needed for a road realignment and pedestrian improvements.
Town staff told the board the Highway 73 parcel under consideration includes a small natural gas substation and that acquisition depends on multiple conditions: price, the ability to address crossings of N.C. 73, coordination with utilities and other easements. The board voted to authorize the manager to move forward with due diligence (environmental review, title and utility coordination) but did not appropriate acquisition funds at this meeting; staff said they would return with a budget amendment if the due diligence supports purchase.
On the Huntersville-Concord Road parcel (403 Huntersville-Concord Road), staff said the property is required to build an improved curve and multiuse path as part of the FY26 capital project. The board approved executing the purchase agreement and later approved appropriating $750,000 of fund balance for the acquisition and related expenses. Staff noted the price has risen since earlier years and that the current offer reflects market conditions.
Board discussion clarified that the current Station 2 building dates to the early 1960s, sits on septic and is constrained by high-voltage transmission corridors that limit expansion; moving the station site would improve access to growing areas and lake-side response coverage. Staff estimated due diligence for the Highway 73 site would take roughly 60 to 120 days to complete.
Both actions were approved unanimously.
