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Eastern Heights Water project delayed by environmental review; county OKs temporary right‑of‑way use
Summary
Officials said an archaeological/historic review and a possible Army Corps permit delayed a planned bid opening for an Eastern Heights well-field project; Eastern Heights requested temporary use of County Road 100 West right of way and the commission approved use by voice vote, with county attorney Marvin describing the limited work required.
An EDA/ SIDC update reported that federal environmental review requirements — including archaeological and historic-site checks — and the potential need for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit have delayed the bid opening for a planned Eastern Heights well-field project.
"Part of with a federal project, you have to do an archeological or ecology of the environmental review," the SIDC representative said, adding that directional boring may avoid the need for a Corps permit. Staff said construction would likely take roughly 300 days and that the federal program allows about three years to complete the project.
The update noted that the EDA has already invested about $2.9 million in Greene County Eastern Heights work and is discussing additional investment for a water tower at the Davies/Davis County site.
Separately, Eastern Heights asked the county for temporary use of the county right of way along County Road 100 West if private easements cannot be secured. County Attorney Marvin explained the request: "The request being made is, the use of part of the right of way along County Road 100 West," and said the work would involve limited boring and ditching intended to avoid major roadway impacts.
Chair Jones said the matter appeared acceptable and entertained a motion to allow the use of the county right of way; the commission moved, seconded and proceeded by voice vote. No formal roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.
The commission also heard that the EDA has indicated interest in investing additional dollars in water infrastructure at the regional technology park and related sites, and staff said they will assemble the necessary local-match memoranda to pursue those funds.
