Water Filtration Facility Expansion

To become more resilient and maximize economies of scale, the City of Sanford, the Town of Fuquay-Varina, the Town of Holly Springs, and the Town of Pittsboro (Partners) have entered into a strategic and dynamic partnership to expand Sanford’s water filtration facility and construct needed transmission systems. The expansion is expected to meet the region's needs through 2040.

Agreement Terms
Through the agreement, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, and Pittsboro will pay a proportional share of the facility expansion and operation costs based on the amount of treatment capacity reserved for them. The partners will own their share of the expansion. Sanford will manage the facility, maintain sole authority over its operation, and maintain an ownership stake.

Advanced Treatment
The facility expansion will accomplish more than just increased capacity for each of the partners. The expansion will also provide the City with the advanced treatment needed to remove many emerging contaminants. An improved process will benefit all water customers connected to the system.

Partners: City of Sanford, Town of Fuquay-Varina, Town of Holly Springs, and Town of Pittsboro.

Designer: Hazen

Construction Bid Award: $364.7 million

Supplemental Information

• View the Town of Fuquay-Varina's July 10, 2023. discussion and signing of the interlocal agreement.
• View the Town of Holly Springs' July 18, 2023, discussion and signing of the interlocal agreement. (Bookmark 17)
• View the City of Sanford's July 18, 2023, discussion and signing of the interlocal agreement. (Bookmark 8B)
• View the Town of Pittsboro's July 24, 2023, discussion and signing of the interlocal agreement.