GREENSBORO – According to minutes from March 23, the Greensboro Wastewater Advisory Committee has shifted its focus from a town-wide wastewater system, instead proposing to find options for smaller modular wastewater systems that can be of service to a handful of businesses and residences.
This comes in the wake of nearly five years and $450K in grant funding, with engineering firm Hoyle Tanner failing to locate a suitable site capable of handling 30,000 to 40,000 gallons a day.
According to the minutes, “Greensboro’s land in both the village and the Bend does not have the capabilities for a town-wide wastewater system.”
Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) to be sent to wastewater engineering firms will be presented at the next regular select board meeting.
Greensboro Bend resident Dusty Board responded to the Front Porch Forum announcement of the meeting, saying The Bend needs a wastewater and water system.
Chair Davis Barnett responded, saying “This committee understands the need exists in both the village and The Bend, and that the current focus is on the village to keep the village viable.”
His response indicated the committee is not considering the whole town of Greensboro.
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