Bids for the Third Creek Wastewater Sewer Extension project were opened on May 15. During the bid review process, the two lowest bidders were determined to be non-responsive because they did not meet the contract requirement of having at least ten years of sewer line construction experience.
As a result, the third bidder became the lowest responsive bidder with a bid of $5,957,869. The project is expected to be presented to City Council for bid acceptance at the July 15 meeting following completion of the required engineering and procurement reviews.
The Third Creek Sewer Extension project has been approved for advertisement by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, and bids are due on May 15. City Council action to award the project to the lowest apparent bidder, pending NC DEQ approval, is scheduled for July.
The City submitted the Session Law 2023-134 funds acceptance paperwork for a $2,955,000 grant, which includes City Resolution 47-25. Submission of this paperwork allows the design engineer of record to move forward with submitting plans and specifications to the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) for review and authorization to advertise the project.
The current project schedule anticipates:
Construction is expected to be completed in January 2027.
Once complete, the Third Creek Sewer Extension will support economic development along the Stamey Road corridor by expanding sewer capacity in the area.
Key Features & Community Benefits
9,600 Feet of New Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure – Providing essential utility service to support new development.
Supports Economic Growth – Expanding sewer capacity to accommodate new businesses and residential developments.
No Cost to the City – The project is funded by a state grant with the remaining balance covered by Prestige, the developer.
Project Timeline & Investment
Anticipated Start Date: TBD
Anticipated Completion: TBD
Estimated Cost: TBD
Funding & Stakeholders
State Grant Funding – Supporting a portion of the project
Prestige (Developer) – Covering the remaining costs (No cost to the City of Statesville)
Why This Project Matters
Expanding sanitary sewer infrastructure is a critical step toward sustainable growth and economic development. By extending sewer service along Third Creek, this project will enable new commercial and residential opportunities while ensuring modern and reliable infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing community.
