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Council approves cul-de-sac closing for county fueling, a $10M equipment expansion grant and a transit fare hike; several hearings continued
Summary
At its Dec. 17 meeting the Gastonia City Council approved a county cul-de-sac closure for an emergency fueling station, authorized a Level 1 investment grant tied to a $10 million equipment investment (Project Panther 25), and approved a transit microtransit fare increase effective Jan. 1, 2025 (vote 6–1). The council also continued multiple rezonings to Jan. 21.
The Gastonia City Council took several formal actions Dec. 17:
• Cul-de-sac closure (Business Park Court): Council adopted a resolution to close a former cul-de-sac so Gaston County can build an emergency fueling station (two 2,500-gallon tanks to serve county and city emergency vehicles). Staff recommended approval and the council adopted the resolution unanimously.
• Project Panther 25: Council approved offering a standard Level 1 investment…
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