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Council grants fourth one-year extension to Old Mecklenburg Brewery development agreement
Summary
The Mount Holly City Council approved a fourth amendment extending Old Mecklenburg Brewery’s development agreement to Sept. 30, 2026, allowing a targeted grand opening by Dec. 31, 2026. OMB said permits are in place, the project is a $6,000,000 investment, and they estimate 210–250 construction days.
The Mount Holly City Council on Sept. 22 approved a fourth one-year extension of the development agreement for Old Mecklenburg Brewery, allowing construction and a grand opening window through Dec. 31, 2026.
Assistant City Manager Brian DuPont told the council the property is located at 725 Elm Street and summarized previous approvals dating to a development agreement adopted on July 12, 2021. "Again, tonight is for a public hearing to consider the fourth amendment," DuPont said, noting prior amendments in 2022 and 2023.
Jim Burch, chief operating officer for Old Mecklenburg Brewery, apologized for delays and asked the council to grant the extension. Burch said the company has finalized a general-contractor agreement with Geist, has civil permits and erosion control in place, and has bank financing. "It's a $6,000,000 project for the company," he told the council, and estimated a 210–250 day construction timetable that would allow an internal target opening around June 1, 2026.
Councilmember Meadows expressed frustration about repeated delays and said the company had not kept promises to the community. Burch acknowledged the delays and asked for the council's patience; councilmembers pressed for confirmation that the project would move forward if the extension were granted.
Councilmember Craig moved to approve the extension. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Meadows and passed by voice vote. Jim Burch thanked the council after the vote.
