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Council accepts DOWL bid for subdivision to build 40–50 homes; mining company pledges $2M
Summary
Carlin accepted DOWL's bid to engineer a proposed subdivision at Poplar and Silver Streets estimated at $3 million, with Nevada Gold Mines committing $2 million and Capurro pledging equipment and labor; the council voted unanimously to proceed with engineering and permitting.
The Carlin City Council unanimously approved engaging DOWL to perform engineering and permitting work for a proposed residential subdivision at the ends of Poplar Street and Silver Street.
City Manager Richard Braithwaite told council members the project aims to create 40–50 new homes on half-acre to acre lots to address the city's housing shortage. Braithwaite said the total project cost was estimated at $3 million, with Nevada Gold Mines committing $2 million in funding and David Peck of Capurro pledging equipment and labor support. He also said the city’s potential contribution would be approximately $500,000 and that financing options through the Nevada State Land Bank were available.
Braithwaite said DOWL identified potential cost savings, including eliminating the need for a $750,000 water tank through alternative engineering. Mayor Holbrook and council members expressed strong support for starting the engineering phase to verify land suitability and feasibility; Denise Taylor moved to accept DOWL’s bid and the council approved the motion unanimously.
