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Commissioners approve budget amendment and change order for North Harnett wastewater plant upgrade
Summary
Harnett County commissioners approved an amendment to the project ordinance for the North Harnett wastewater treatment plant upgrade, reflecting updated bids that put total project costs above $111 million, and approved Change Order No. 3 for $660,354 to increase blower capacity and related electrical upgrades.
Harnett County commissioners approved an amendment to the project ordinance for the North Harnett wastewater treatment plant upgrade and granted a contract change order to address equipment and electrical needs discovered during construction.
County staff told the board the project will add roughly 9 million gallons per day (MGD) of capacity at the North Harnett plant and that construction bids set the total project cost at just over $111 million. The board also approved Change Order No. 3, a $660,354 work directive to increase blower capacity required to meet discharge-permit oxygenation needs and to fund associated electrical-efficiency upgrades. County staff indicated contingency funds are available to cover the change order.
Why it matters: The upgrade is one of the county—s largest capital wastewater projects and is intended to expand treatment capacity to meet growth and regulatory demands. The additional blower and electrical work are intended to ensure the upgraded plant meets permit conditions.
Details and votes - Project amendment: Staff described the amendment as reflecting updated design and construction costs; the project remains in active construction. The board approved the amendment by voice vote; the clerk recorded the motion as carried. - Change Order No. 3: Work change directive 1 increases blower output to deliver the diffused air required for permit compliance; work change directive 2 funds electrical-efficiency upgrades tied to the blower increase. The board approved the $660,354 change order; staff said contingency funds are available to cover the expense.
Implementation and next steps County staff will continue construction under the revised project ordinance and report back on budget and schedule milestones. The board treated the item as a capital project amendment and executed the change order during the meeting.
Ending: The plant upgrade remains in active construction with updated costs and approved equipment changes intended to ensure compliance with the county—s discharge permit.
