Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Laurinburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in water utilities with high priority
Potential electric rate impacts from NCEMPA wholesale rate change
Wholesale electricity costs jumped this year, and the city is moving $300,000 in unused fiber money to cover the power bill so the audit doesn't flag another overage.
Water and sewer capital projects
The city is chasing state money for a ~$9 million sewer rehab of its historic core, where most sewer lines are over 40 years old, plus $9.9 million in water treatment plant work. Contracts were also awarded for the College Park sewer lining and North Main pump station.
Bridge Creek & College Park Sewer Rehabilitation
The council moved $250,000 into the water/sewer capital fund to keep the gravity sewer replacement project on South Main Street moving.
Aberdeen Road Pump Station Renovation
The city was set to award a contract to renovate the Aberdeen Road pump station, a piece of sewer infrastructure residents rely on daily.
McColl Road Water Line Replacement Phase II
The city was set to award a bid for Phase II of its raw water lines project, part of ongoing investment in the water supply system.