Maple Hill project – The Contractor has advised that he will be on-site the week of August 8 to frame and pour the pad for the generator and to meet with the electrician to discuss wiring. The contractor still plans to have the project completed this month.

Blackwater/Flower Gap project – Additional funding secured through GA funds in the amount of $131,302.00, bringing the total funding to $1,511,302.00. Engineer’s office has been in touch with LENOWISCO concerning an ARC Funding contract with Lee County. LENOWISCO anticipates having the contract soon. 

Cross Creek/Dryden/Hickory Flats Sewer project – The PSA has submitted the funding application and are awaiting a response.  Currently, DEQ has not funded the project, but is willing to evaluate the existing offers to determine the best path forward on funding. The project is currently on hold until a better funding option can be secured. The engineer is in discussions with LENOWISCO and DEQ to determine the next steps to secure funding. 

Western Lee Sewer project – The engineer is currently working on responses to review comments received from USACE, as well as regulatory permitting comments received for Erosion & Sediment Control and DEQ Stormwater Management. The local stakeholders team continues to meet weekly as easements are being collected.

Ocoonita-Smyth/Miller Chapel Interconnection – The engineer has prepared a funding application for submission to VDH.

Middle Wallens Creek/Rasnic Hollow Extension – E&S plan has been approved.  JPA has been approved.  VDOT has approved.  PER is approved. All permits have been secured.  Project is being advertised with Bid openings scheduled for August 25 at 2:00 pm. 

Willow Tree Extension – Frog Level Phase 2 – The engineer has completed plans for the Lee County PSA portion and is currently working on stream permits/easements.  The engineer submitted an undated PER and Plans to VDH: awaiting approval for PER and VDH Construction permit. 

St. Charles Phase IV – The engineer has received VDH approval.  E&S plan has been approved.  VDOT has approved. The railroad permit is approved.  LENOWISCO has negotiated lower railroad permit fees. The project is advertised and a pre-Bid was held on July 14th.  The bid opening date was August 6, 2026 at 2 pm.  We received no Bids on the Project.  The engineer is in discussions with Contractors in an attempt to increase interest.​

St. Charles Phase V – PER is complete and has been submitted to LENOWISCO. LENOWISCO is seeking funds from DHCD and additional funding is being evaluated.

Rt 421 Extensions – The PSA is working with local residents both east and west of 421 market about possible extensions in both directions. Various cost estimates and scenarios are being prepared by the engineer.