Proposed Community Wastewater Treatment Plant Debate Continues in Weddington

There's still no resolution on the proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant for "The Woods" community in Weddington. Located just southeast of Charlotte in popular Union County, neighboring residents have been vocal in their opposition to the wastewater plan for the proposed upscale community of homes in The Woods.

At issue is community access to sewer services. Since Union County sewer services are not available, the developer of The Woods (IB Development) has requested county approval for a community wastewater treatment facility located within the neighborhood itself.

Weddington residents have voiced their concerns, just some of which include the potential impact on neighboring properties/neighborhoods, health, and whether it would set a precedent for future developments.

The Woods of Weddington has a page dedicated to information about the proposed plant including technical and proposed ownership/maintenance of the plant. The Friends of Weddingtonhas a blog set up where they've posted concerns and articles relating to the ongoing debate.

Regardless of the outcome it certainly is an interesting local issue. If you're interested in attending the Weddington Town Council meeting on this proposal, the next scheduled meeting will be held at Weddington High School on August 18, 2008 at 7pm.

UPDATE, 8/19/08: Still no decision, meeting will be continued August 21, 2008, 6pm at Weddington High School

FINAL UPDATE, September 2008: Weddington Town Council unanimously denied the conditional use permit for the proposed wastewater treatment plant.

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*It should be noted that this post is not intended as endorsement of either side of this issue, it is simply intended to highlight a very current and ongoing local development issue.