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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sanford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Gaster's Creek Sewer Basin Improvements
The council approved a slate of water and sewer projects: relocating TriRiver water lines for NCDOT road widening, safety conversions at the Chatham County and Siler City treatment plants, the Pittsboro water main connection, and the Gaster's Creek sewer basin improvements. These keep service safe and support growth, with most costs billed to partner towns' utility cost centers.
Water Line Relocation for NCDOT Road Widening (TIP HE-0006)
NCDOT is widening Pea Ridge and Corinth Roads for the Project Blue development in Moncure, and TriRiver Water lines in the way need to move. The city signed a betterment agreement covering its share, about $487,000, paid through the Chatham County Utility Cost Center.
Water Treatment Plant Safety Conversions (Chatham County and Siler City)
Both the Chatham County and Siler City water treatment plants are moving from ammonium gas to liquid ammonium sulfate — a safer chemical to handle. Design work totals about $816,000 combined, paid through the respective utility cost centers.