Feedback requested on a sewer planning study

“The Oconee County Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) has launched a community-wide study that is entering an engagement phase to provide key information to help plan future growth throughout the county.

 

The Central Basin Sewer Planning Study will collect and analyze the most recent data (including but not limited to census data, recent growth projections, land use, current and planned sewer infrastructure, and stakeholder provided information in planning for future growth over the next 20 years (2024-2044) and provide a proactive approach in sewer infrastructure planning and capital spending.

The public is invited to take advantage of digital and in-person engagement activities to share ideas, opportunities, and challenges that will inform the study. The project website (www.ojrsa.org/sewer-study) will be updated with new information on February 2, 2024, and will be updated regularly throughout the project. The website will feature news and upcoming-event information, and feedback tools including an interactive comment map and survey.

 

There are three in-person project open houses scheduled in February: Thursday, February 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Walhalla Depot; Thursday, February 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Westminster Depot;  and Thursday, February 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Seneca City Hall. Each open house will include a brief presentation and activities for all ages. The public is invited to attend whichever session best fits their schedule as the content presented will be the same at each event and will also be made available on the project website. Feedback will be analyzed to determine common themes and community priorities and preferences for sewer growth.”