Moncure MegaSite

Organization:

City of Sanford

Amount:

$4,000,000.00

Program Area:

Major Site Development Initiative

County of Applicant:

Lee

Year:

2016

Description:

This grant provides funding to the City of Sanford to construct sewer infrastructure that will serve the Moncure Megasite which is located in Chatham County. The site is currently comprised of 855 acres, and the owners have contracts to purchase additional adjacent acreage. The Chatham County EDC will control ownership of the park through an option. The City of Sanford will provide sewer service and Chatham County will provide water. The City believes that the site will create 2,700 jobs within five years. Rail is on site, and electrical and natural gas services are available. Golden LEAF funds will be used for 85,300 linear feet of force main, a lift station, and other costs related to providing sewer to the site.

Contact:

Mr. Phillip Hal HegwerPO Box 3729Sanford, North Carolina 27330(919) 777-1110

Areas Served:

Chatham/Harnett/Lee

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