AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- The Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA) is proposing a $25 million sewer project in South Augusta, that could lead to even bigger development projects.
The proposed sewer project would go into more than 1100 acres of land about 4 miles past Augusta Industrial Complex and located off of McCombs Road. City leaders say that it’s vital to update the infrastructure in the area so that growth can happen.
“Let’s say a company wants to locate now and you say, ‘Well, in four years I’ll have sewer for you.’ Well, what happens if delays happen or what happens if you don’t build the project? They’ve invested all this money and then they have a site without sewer,” said Cal Wray, president of the AEDA…