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County seeks appropriation for temporary easements for Eppsbridge sewer upgrade
Summary
Staff requested funds to acquire temporary construction easements for an approximately 2,100‑foot upgrade from an 8‑inch to a 12‑inch gravity sewer on the Eppsbridge line, including a 10% contingency; staff said engineers advised a 12‑inch line is adequate for the long term but would verify before construction.
Oconee County water resources staff presented a request on Oct. 28 to appropriate funds to purchase temporary construction easements required to upgrade approximately 2,100 linear feet of sewer from an 8‑inch to a 12‑inch gravity main on the Eppsbridge line feeding the Oconee connector.
Staff said the purchase would include a contingency and requested funds in the board packet; the transcript contains the figure as presented but the amount is partially garbled in the recording. Staff asked commissioners whether a 12‑inch line would be adequate for the long‑term capacity of the basin; staff said engineers had advised the 12‑inch size is adequate for the long‑term but that staff would re‑verify the design if the board preferred a larger diameter.
The item was presented for the consent agenda; the transcript does not record a separate vote. The record shows staff asked follow‑up technical questions and reassured the board they would confirm final sizing with engineers before proceeding.
