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County seeks intermediate water options while modeling long‑term Lower Neuse project
Summary
Staff and consultants updated commissioners on a multi‑jurisdictional water supply study; options under analysis include buying interim capacity from Raleigh and partnerships with neighboring counties while a large Lower Neuse project moves toward final financial modeling and Local Government Commission review.
JD Solman updated the Johnston County Board of Commissioners on July 21 on progress in a multi‑year water supply study that is examining both a long‑term Lower Neuse water treatment project and shorter‑term, intermediate options to manage growth.
Solman said the county is working with Clayton as a roughly 50‑50 partner on a major project sized to meet build‑out needs but that financial modeling and governance remain incomplete. “Affordability is really what we're trying to drive at,” Solman said. He told commissioners the team needs to complete the financial model, with participation from county and Clayton consultants, and then pursue Local Government Commission (LGC)…
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