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Waterline extension stalled after low property interest, county says
Summary
Smyth County staff reported outreach to 21 properties about a proposed waterline extension (potentially serving 33 customers) produced only four property owners expressing interest—about 19.5%—well short of the 60% participation required under county code to pursue the extension.
County administration updated the board on a request for a waterline extension in the Group 1st close area. Staff said utility outreach letters were mailed to 21 properties representing a potential 33 new customers; responses had come from 12 owners, eight of whom declined interest, leaving only four owners who had expressed interest—about 19.5 percent participation. County code requires a 60 percent participation rate before the county will move forward with a waterline extension, so staff said the project is unlikely to proceed unless additional property owners sign on.
The county administrator said the requester who initiated the inquiry was included in the outreach and that the next step would be for supporters to “get out and do some politicking” if they want the project to move forward. No formal board action was taken; staff will await further interest or direction from residents before returning to the board.
