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Dare County authorizes up to $16 million to replace failed 30‑inch waterline under sound
Summary
Dare County commissioners unanimously approved a budget amendment and capital project ordinance to let staff order pipe and pursue bids to rebore and replace a failing 30‑inch potable waterline between Roanoke Island and the beach after divers found the existing line beyond repair.
Dare County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously authorized county staff to move up to $16,000,000 from the county water fund into a newly created capital project so the county can order pipe and seek bids to rebore and replace a 30‑inch waterline running under the sound between Roanoke Island and the beach.
County Manager (name not specified) told the board divers had found the 50‑year‑old pipe “brittle” and “really can’t be repaired,” and warned the county could be “multiple millions of gallons short of water” during summer seasons if the line fails. He said ordering pipe before the end of the year is necessary so construction can begin early next year with a goal of finishing before the end of May.
The manager said the county…
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