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Cumberland County asks state legislators for $50 million regional water push, backing for Grays Creek and Rhodes Pond
Summary
County leaders asked the North Carolina legislative delegation for help securing grants and state advocacy for a regional water and sewer strategy, including a $50 million regional infrastructure request, $5 million for Grays Creek engineering and an extension for the Rhodes/Rose Pond grant.
Cumberland County leaders on a March meeting with the North Carolina legislative delegation prioritized a regional water and sewer approach and asked for state help securing funding and regulatory support.
Chair Sharon opened the session by describing a new district model that groups municipalities and unincorporated areas to build shared water and sewer capacity. The county is requesting $50,000,000 to begin a regional buildout, plus $5,000,000 for Grays Creek Phase 3 engineering and funding to study a Cape Fear River intake. Sharon said the regional approach allows the county to pursue diverse funding streams,…
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