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Louisa supervisors approve $4.05 million purchase of 450 acres for landfill expansion
Summary
The board authorized a budget supplement and approved acquisition of 450 acres adjacent to the county landfill for future cell development; the purchase passed 5–1–1 after staff said the land would extend landfill capacity for centuries and an environmental review found no fatal flaws.
The Louisa County Board of Supervisors voted to authorize a budget supplement and purchase 450 acres adjacent to the existing landfill to support future cell development.
County staff described the opportunity as rare and recommended the purchase after an evaluation by LaBelle Associates that found no fatal design or environmental flaws for landfill expansion. The purchase price would be $4,050,000, with a $500,000 deposit already committed under a prior purchase-and-sale agreement. Staff said the additional acreage would extend landfill capacity and could serve the county for roughly 200–250 years under current projections.
After discussion, the board proceeded to a roll‑call vote. The recorded vote was 5 in favor, 1 opposed and 1 abstention. Supervisors voting yes included Mr. Barnes, Mr. Barlow, Mr. McCotter, Ms. Jones and Mr. Adams; Mr. Woodward voted no; Mr. Williams abstained citing a direct conflict. The motion carried.
Board members acknowledged the unpopularity of the topic but cited long-term waste‑management needs and the limited frequency of adjacent parcels coming up for sale as the rationale for moving forward. Staff said the acquisition funds would come from savings allocated to landfill new‑cell development and closure obligations.
