Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Currituck County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities with high priority
Mainland Water Plant expansion delivery method
The board authorized design-build delivery for a 750,000-gallon-per-day expansion that will bring the water plant's reverse osmosis capacity to three million gallons per day — the first step toward advertising for contractors.
Northwest Stormwater Advisory Board Inactivity
Resident Joe Hobbs asked why the Northwest watershed advisory board hasn't met in years; the manager agreed to look at reconstituting it after the budget is adopted.
Dominion Energy Rate Hike
The board formally opposed Dominion's requested rate increase, which would average $17 more per month for customers. Commissioner Breathwaite recused himself because he works for Dominion.
Corolla electrical reliability
After two outages lasting more than 24 hours, Dominion Energy plans a ~$550,000 reconductoring of Teal Road, 27 new poles, and a $2 million circuit reconfiguration adding a new circuit and backup ties by 2027.