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Goochland board approves $2.9M for fire apparatus and $3.29M local match for roundabout
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Summary
Supervisors approved a $2.9 million appropriation to buy three fire engines and a tanker now to avoid inflation and lead‑time delays, and approved a $3.29 million transfer of local funds as the county's match for a Fairground Road/Maidens Road roundabout funded largely with Smart Scale and CVTA funds.
The Board of Supervisors approved two capital budget actions: a transfer of $2,903,389 to purchase three fire engines and a stock tanker and a transfer of $3,290,000 as Goochland’s local match for a planned single‑lane roundabout at Fairground Road and Maidens Road.
County staff said buying the fire apparatus now — including a stock tanker rather than a custom build — saves an estimated $800,000 versus delayed purchase because of inflation and lead times. Chief Ferguson and other board members emphasized safety and the operational need after a recent crash that totaled an engine on Route 288.
County Engineer Austin Goyne presented the roundabout request and noted the project’s total cost estimate is roughly $8.5 million; Smart Scale and CVTA funds will cover most of the cost but require a local match to secure the award. The proposed local package included roughly $350,000 from old road proffers, about $150,000 from central proffers, and about $2.8 million from CVTA (Central Virginia Transportation Authority) local funds.
Board members supported the investments, noting the regional leveraging and the long planning timeline (right‑of‑way in 2028 and construction anticipated toward 2030). The board approved both budget amendments.
