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McDowell commissioners press for more funding as water project hits booster-station cost hurdle
Summary
County staff told commissioners the East End/West Marion water extension faces a funding gap after engineers identified a needed booster station; commissioners voted to ask state and federal representatives for additional assistance.
McDowell County commissioners were told June 2025 that a multi-phase water extension intended to serve West Marion, Providence and West Marion Elementary is on hold after engineers determined a booster station will be required and pushed the project over available funding.
County staff described the scope and funding status and the board voted to ask state and federal legislators for additional money to complete the project.
Why it matters: the extension is intended to provide public water to a school, a fire substation and nearby residences and businesses; the county says those anchor commitments are tied to state and ARC funding and that failure to reach the school could cause partners to withdraw their contributions.
William, county staff, summarized progress on several projects the county has underway:…
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