# Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - September 10, 2026

The Jacksonville NC Water and Sewer Advisory Committee met on September 10, 2026, to discuss updates on the Western Regional sewer system project and other utility matters. The committee received a detailed briefing on the $60 million infrastructure project, which includes three contracts for force mains, pump station upgrades, and improvements at the LTS facility. The project has been funded through grants totaling $23.2 million, revenue bonds, and fund balances, with most costs already encumbered or spent. Challenges remain in completing the final segment along Pony Farm Road due to utility relocations and homeowner easements. The committee also discussed the recent upgrade to the utility billing software system, which caused some service disruptions, and ongoing repairs to a sewer main break under Mil Creek. No new contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting highlighted significant capital improvement efforts and funding allocations for critical water and sewer infrastructure.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 10, 2026

### Sources
- [Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - September 10, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zDG-Ox_zGE) - Jacksonville NC