Summary
The county is splitting a $24,700 grant application cost with Robeson County to pursue a six-million-gallon-per-day water plant on Rockfish; Hoke would get half the water. Commissioners also pressed for the long-delayed PWC water contract amendment.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
County share of the grant application is $12,000; the plant itself would be grant-funded if awarded.
County residents and future growth get a new water source; Robeson County shares in the supply.
The county absorbed a $60,000 budget hit caused by the firm's error.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Commissioners (Regular) - Sep 21, 2026
Negotiations with PWC on a water contract and a larger reverse sewer contract are moving along; the sewer contract is targeted for Q1 2027 and the water contract draft should arrive soon.
County Commissioners (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026
The county is splitting a $24,700 grant application cost with Robeson County to pursue a six-million-gallon-per-day water plant on Rockfish; Hoke would get half the water. Commissioners also pressed for the long-delayed PWC water contract amendment.
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