Big Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion land purchase
Sanford
Summary
The City is buying about 50 acres on Iron Furnace Road so it has room to expand the Big Buffalo wastewater treatment plant if needed. Sewer capacity underpins most future growth approvals.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Over $3.3 million moved into the project, partly from a $2 million revenue bond issued in October 2025.
Residents and future developments that depend on sewer capacity across Sanford.
Some residents worry about long-term infrastructure and financial risk commitments.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Sep 1, 2026
Sanford gets the Clearwater Wastewater Treatment Plant, expansion land, a water tower, and new customers — while Chatham Park locks in sewer capacity (up to 2 million gallons/day over 25 years) to fuel its growth. The $1.9 million expansion-land payment comes from Pittsboro-area ratepayers, not Sanford's.
City Council - Aug 18, 2026
The City is buying about 50 acres on Iron Furnace Road so it has room to expand the Big Buffalo wastewater treatment plant if needed. Sewer capacity underpins most future growth approvals.
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