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Johnston County staff urge start of design for $400M-plus Lower Neuse water project as peak demand nears
Summary
County utilities staff told commissioners that regional interconnections will not meet long‑term demand and recommended beginning design of a staged 'Lower Neuse' water-supply project that could cost hundreds of millions and raise typical residential bills under a worst‑case financing scenario.
County public‑utilities staff told the Board of Commissioners on April 6 that Johnston County needs to accelerate planning and design for a major new water‑supply program or else face mandatory restrictions on hot, dry peak days by about 2030.
At a lengthy presentation, the utilities presenter outlined a staged approach centered on an intake near Richardson Bridge and an off‑stream reservoir adjacent to an abandoned quarry. "The new intake is expected to cost $120 million, the new treatment plant $280 million, and all of new finished‑water transmission over $200 million," the presenter said, noting those are planning estimates for a full build‑out rather than the initial phase.
The staff recommended starting a design bid‑build for a 6…
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