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Public works updates: Ivanhoe waterline works ahead of schedule; multiple well, tank and treatment projects underway
Summary
County engineer reported crews have installed over 10 miles of waterline on the Ivanhoe project and added a third crew; Midway tank/pump and Bonnetsville tank timelines adjusted; design and permitting timelines given for Clement Area Phase 2 and other community waterline projects; DEQ approvals and bid schedules were noted.
Mark Turlington, presenting an update on county water projects, told commissioners that the Ivanhoe waterline project has progressed well, with crews installing more than 10 miles of water main and a third crew added to accelerate work. He said contractors are ahead of schedule despite recent rains.
Turlington also updated the board on other water and wastewater projects: - Midway and Bonnetsville tanks/booster stations: Midway tank and pump expected online in July; Bonnetsville Unit 1 expected online in August after leak repairs and maintenance. - Clement Area Phase 2: survey work is complete; design is roughly 30% complete and permit submissions expected within a month; the package includes roads in the project area. - Roseboro/Lakewood school area and landfill waterline: surveys and designs completed; DEQ permits expected by August 1 with a planned bid date thereafter. - New tanks and pumps: DEQ approved two new tanks and pumps on Taylor’s Bridge Highway, Hopton Highway and King Road; county plans to advertise for bids in June and open bids in July. - Iron and manganese treatment on Faison Highway: startup anticipated in July across from Timberlake.
Mr. Turlington reported the county has added about 400 new water connections in two years (citing roughly 404 homes) and said the county’s system serves about 7,000 customers. He warned system capacity is nearing limits and said the county is pursuing more wells and discussing potential water purchases with the City of Dunn.
