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Sampson County approves grant applications as Ivanhoe waterline work begins
Summary
Commissioners heard an update that pipe-laying has begun in Ivanhoe and voted to apply for state grants to extend public water to two additional areas — the Mints area and Old Warsaw Road — using $1 million of EPA design funds already available to the county.
Sampson County commissioners received an update that installation of a long‑planned water line in the Ivanhoe area has begun and approved resolutions to apply for state Division of Water Infrastructure grants to extend public water service to two additional areas.
County staff showed a short video of crews laying pipe and drilling for creek crossings. “The good news is the pipe's being laid at Ivanhoe now,” presenter Mark said, adding crews had installed “6 tenths of a mile of pipe” after a week of work and that the contract allows 18 months for completion. Engineer representative Ms. Elmer of Dubray Engineers cautioned residents that initial drilling and bore work under creeks would precede full service: “when you see them on your street, that doesn't mean the water will be on just yet.”
The board voted…
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