Fire marshal says Hilton Bluffs can proceed with one access road

CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) — The controversial Hilton Bluffs development can move forward with plans for 1,800 homes and just one access road.

New Hanover County Fire Marshal David Stone initially approved the single-road plan in June but reversed that decision about a month later while proposed access points through neighboring communities were being considered in separate county appeals.

During Wednesday’s New Hanover County Technical Review Committee meeting, Stone said state law prevents him from requiring a second access road, despite concerns about emergency access and safety…

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