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Carlin tells commissioners about water projects, subdivision plan and senior housing
Summary
Carlin officials updated the Elko County commission on nearly finished water‑tank work, a planned subdivision with Nevada Gold Mines involvement, a $1.2 million sewer screening project, and Passmore Place, a 21‑unit senior housing project by Nevada Rural Housing Authority that is roughly 85% funded.
City of Carlin officials briefed the Elko County Board of Commissioners on multiple infrastructure and development projects the city says will expand housing and utilities.
Anna Pella, identified in the record as the city building inspector, said the storage-tank transmission water project is "99% complete" and reported the Arthur Springs main water replacement has permits in hand; she told commissioners she secured an additional $282,000 from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection to help fund that main-line work. Pella also described a planned $1.2 million sewer-screening facility intended to add capacity at the town's lagoons and said the city expects to pursue a congressional grant that could cover most of an off‑street project (staff mentioned an illustrative $5,000,000 congressional grant for related work next year).
The city described development tied to Nevada Gold Mines (NGM): an initial 50‑lot subdivision is planned with NGM joint-venture investment, and Anthem broadband commitment to bring fiber optics to the development. Pella said Nevada Rural Housing Authority plans "Passmore Place," a roughly 21‑unit senior living center on the corner of Chestnut and 8th; she said the authority currently has about 85% of the funding in hand and is seeking the remaining share, with HUD involvement and tenant‑eligibility requirements tied to federal subsidy rules.
Why it matters: The projects together aim to increase water and sewer capacity, add housing (including senior units), and bring high‑speed internet to a portion of Carlin — developments that will affect local planning, utility demand and future county coordination.
What’s next: City staff asked for county support on permitting and grant coordination; the board took the report and asked to be kept informed as grant applications and bids move forward.
