ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville City Council approved five contracts Tuesday, July 29, aimed at strengthening the city’s aging water infrastructure, a major step in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s widespread damage.
The $66 million package marks the official transition away from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which has been operating emergency filtration systems at Asheville’s treatment plants since the storm hit in late September.
“These contracts are a really big step forward,” said Clay Chandler, Public Information Officer for the City of Asheville. “Our number one priority, other than keeping the water running day-to-day, is getting as resilient as possible, as fast as possible.”…