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Beaufort County hears plan for two ‘mega’ waste sites; commissioners weigh 8‑stall baseline vs 12‑stall build‑capability
Summary
County staff presented designs and cost estimates for two new convenience/collection sites, reporting soil test results that raised earthwork costs and offering a staged bid approach that would let the board choose premium items after bids arrive. Finance staff outlined $1.3M in ARPA/available funds and recommended internal financing to cover an estimated $11M two‑site premium total.
Beaufort County commissioners reviewed detailed plans and cost estimates for two new convenience/collection “mega” sites during a regular meeting, with county staff and consultant Vance Moore outlining design features, soil-test findings and financing options.
Moore, the technical presenter, walked commissioners through site layouts for a south‑side facility on Stilly Station Road and a north‑side site on North Boyd Road, explaining customer circulation, a wet pond intended for stormwater control and on‑site fill, and a multi‑material facility for items such as televisions and paint that are not suited to roll‑off containers. He said test pits more than 10 feet deep did not encounter groundwater but did reveal a 2‑foot organic mat at the surface that must be removed, increasing earthwork quantities and costs.
Why it matters: Moore said excavation and backfill are among the largest line items in the bid‑tab estimate. “Excavation…
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