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Maury County committee forwards resolution to consider rebuilding Cottage Creek dam
Summary
A Maury County committee voted to send a resolution supporting study and local endorsement of rebuilding a dam at Cottage Creek to the full commission, with supporters citing long-term water supply and local economic benefits and others noting past environmental litigation.
A Maury County committee voted to forward a resolution supporting study of rebuilding a dam at Cottage Creek to the full county commission for consideration and approval.
The resolution, introduced by members of a local advocacy group and discussed at length by county commissioners, would begin by seeking formal approval from Maury County and then pursue signatories from municipalities and neighboring counties, a commissioner said.
Why it matters: supporters said a rebuilt dam would secure a local water supply and generate recreation and sales-tax revenue, while others noted the project previously halted amid environmental litigation and an endangered-species listing.
Committee discussion focused on the history of the prior project, short- and long-term options for water supply, local outreach to other governments and the potential economic effects. Commissioner Simmons asked whether the county should…
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