Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Holly Springs public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in water utilities with critical priority
Regional Wastewater Capacity with Cary and Apex
The Council authorized the first $140 million of utility revenue bonds to expand the plant from 6 to 8 MGD — a $219 million project partially offset by a $3 million EPA grant.
Sewer capacity in the NE Gateway basin
The Middle Creek and Sunset Ridge pump stations are at max capacity, and a new regional pump station (estimated around $25 million) isn't even on the town's CIP. Meridian's developer is committing to fund a basin-wide sewer study but can't build until a solution exists — and the whole NE Gateway's commercial future hangs on it too.