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Patrick County agencies plan water and sewer expansion to spur development
Summary
EDA and PSA leaders identified Highway 58 east of Patrick Springs and Meadows of Dan as priority areas for extending public water and sewer, stressed the need for grant funding and planning support, and proposed a joint subcommittee to carry the project forward.
James Houchins, Patrick County’s director of economic development and tourism, and Mark Vernon, executive director of the county Public Service Authority, told a joint meeting Jan. 14 that expanding public water and sewer is central to attracting new business and supporting homeowners. They identified two priority corridors for access expansion: Highway 58 east of Patrick Springs and the Meadows of Dan community, and said the effort will require substantial grant funding with assistance from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission.
Staff outlined near-term technical work: James Houchins said the Economic Development Authority will undertake an engineering design for a water storage tank at Rich Creek Corporate Park, which could serve neighboring areas and act as backup capacity for the Town of Stuart’s water system. Paul Jadrnicek of the West Piedmont Planning District Commission said the commission will meet the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission on Jan. 22 to pursue potential funding opportunities. Town Manager Bryce Simmons urged that improvements inside the Town of Stuart be considered alongside any expansion east of Patrick Springs because the PSA system currently extends from the town.
