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Pittsboro Water Main Extension Design Amendment

Sanford is extending a new water main to connect Pittsboro to its water treatment plant, drawing from the Moncure area. The approved design amendment ($1,387,900) realigns the route and adds easements to cut future construction costs and build resiliency into Sanford's own system.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 6, 2026

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Big Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion land purchase

The city is buying about 50 acres on Iron Furnace Road as a hedge for future wastewater treatment expansion as Sanford grows. Sewer capacity underpins nearly all new development, so this purchase is groundwork for future growth.

3 mentionsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026