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Board Approves $42,000 Economic Impact Study to Evaluate Wastewater Options for Industrial Sites
Summary
Prince George County awarded a contract to study economic and fiscal impacts of wastewater infrastructure needed to serve the Crosspoint industrial site and other potential industrial development. The board approved the $42,000 award after staff cited a $10 million state grant opportunity.
The Prince George County Board of Supervisors voted May 27 to award a contract for an economic and fiscal impact study intended to inform decisions about wastewater infrastructure upgrades to serve the Crosspoint industrial site and other county industrial parcels.
Why it matters: County staff said the state awarded Prince George County a $10 million grant through the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) to help fund site readiness. Staff presented wastewater capacity options, including upgrades to the City of Hopewell plant and alternatives that may include the Sussex Service Authority. An economic and fiscal study will estimate return on investment and fiscal impacts of potential infrastructure choices.
The consultant and contract: Mangum Economics was selected to perform the study for $42,000, covering a fiscal‑impact analysis over a planning horizon. Staff argued the study is necessary so the county can demonstrate financial feasibility and match VBRSP grant timing and requirements.
Board discussion and vote: Supervisor Webb moved to award the contract; Vice Chair Waymack seconded. The roll call recorded votes in favor from Webb, Brown and Waymack; Supervisors Cox and Pugh recorded no votes. The motion carried 3–2.
Context from staff: Economic development staff said several prospective large projects were lost previously because of limited water and sewer capacity; advanced manufacturing, biopharma and data centers carry high water and sewer demands. Staff also noted design and cost increases since the original project estimate and recommended the study to inform whether to invest in improvements at Hopewell, Sussex or other configurations.
Next steps: Staff will execute the study, return results to the board, and use the analysis to refine grant applications and any required intergovernmental agreements with Hopewell or Sussex Service Authority.
Ending: The study is intended to provide the financial analysis to guide a major, multi‑million dollar infrastructure decision tied to economic development and the VBRSP grant.
