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Final supporters
The Citizens of Greene County, Virginia:
Understand the need for a safe and reliable source of water for Greene County to grow and thrive, but are concerned that the RESERVOIR PROJECT is based on incorrect growth assumptions.
Ask the Greene County Board of Supervisors to pause the RESERVOIR PROJECT and instruct the County Administrator to cease spending, until such time confident and valid data can justify continuing.
Watch why a pause is necessary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54r2OeLjf40&t=114s
- Greene County is compliant with The Commonwealth of Virginia’s State Water Control Board administrative directive 9VAC25-780-10 authorized under §§ 62.1-44.15 and 62.1-44.38:1 of the Code of Virginia, by its 2009 water plan submission.
- The water plan consists in part of the White Run RESERVOIR PROJECT; 125 flooded acres on a 201 acre parcel located on Dairy Road (SR633), west of RT. 29 (Map Number: 51 A 25C), capable of storing 900,000,000 gallons of water for the next 30 years.
- The cost estimate for the reservoir project ranges between $45 & $65 Million, which will double the current outstanding debt of Greene County.
- This project will cost families hundreds of dollars in new taxes each year. The impact to the property tax rate alone could mean $445 more per year to the median household. (without any adjustments to water or sewer rates).
- The original need for a reservoir of this size was based on assumptions that have since changed and a revised look is needed.
- Building the reservoir is NOT required by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Continuing to pursue the construction of the RESERVOIR PROJECT is irresponsible until the expense can be justified using sound data.
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Updates
February 26, 2017
I have been reviewing the recent correspondence from residents who share an interest in fiscal responsibility regarding our water infrastructure. It is clear that many of you prioritize transparency over moving forward with a project built on outdated projections. I am currently preparing to present these collective concerns to the board to ensure they understand the scale of the hesitation within our community.
February 26, 2017
Seeing this level of engagement confirms that many of our neighbors share the same hesitation regarding the current direction of the reservoir project. This momentum suggests that our elected officials have a clear responsibility to pause and reexamine the data before we commit to such a significant local investment.
17 Comments
The Board of Supervisors need to remember that they serve the people of Greene County. We are not here to serve them! Who will profit from the water project?? Who will profit from the subdivision already in place on the shores of the future resevoir???
Since growth rates don't justify prioritizing the reservoir as a part of an overall water infrastructure need, it is time to reevaluate priorities, perhaps toward improving the aged distribution system now.
The county can't afford this right now take a break from it.
Go back to the drawing board.
Please don't build the proposed Green Co. Reservoir
Please pause
Must be based on sound data!
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
The Citizens of Greene County, Virginia:
Understand the need for a safe and reliable source of water for Greene County to grow and thrive, but are concerned that the RESERVOIR PROJECT is based on incorrect growth assumptions.
Ask the Greene County Board of Supervisors to pause the RESERVOIR PROJECT and instruct the County Administrator to cease spending, until such time confident and valid data can justify continuing.
Watch why a pause is necessary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54r2OeLjf40&t=114s
- Greene County is compliant with The Commonwealth of Virginia’s State Water Control Board administrative directive 9VAC25-780-10 authorized under §§ 62.1-44.15 and 62.1-44.38:1 of the Code of Virginia, by its 2009 water plan submission.
- The water plan consists in part of the White Run RESERVOIR PROJECT; 125 flooded acres on a 201 acre parcel located on Dairy Road (SR633), west of RT. 29 (Map Number: 51 A 25C), capable of storing 900,000,000 gallons of water for the next 30 years.
- The cost estimate for the reservoir project ranges between $45 & $65 Million, which will double the current outstanding debt of Greene County.
- This project will cost families hundreds of dollars in new taxes each year. The impact to the property tax rate alone could mean $445 more per year to the median household. (without any adjustments to water or sewer rates).
- The original need for a reservoir of this size was based on assumptions that have since changed and a revised look is needed.
- Building the reservoir is NOT required by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Continuing to pursue the construction of the RESERVOIR PROJECT is irresponsible until the expense can be justified using sound data.
Updates
February 26, 2017
I have been reviewing the recent correspondence from residents who share an interest in fiscal responsibility regarding our water infrastructure. It is clear that many of you prioritize transparency over moving forward with a project built on outdated projections. I am currently preparing to present these collective concerns to the board to ensure they understand the scale of the hesitation within our community.
February 26, 2017
Seeing this level of engagement confirms that many of our neighbors share the same hesitation regarding the current direction of the reservoir project. This momentum suggests that our elected officials have a clear responsibility to pause and reexamine the data before we commit to such a significant local investment.
17 Comments
Considering the tax implications, especially to those of us on well water, it seems overly excessive. I also think it will be a hardship on the people of the county. Not all of us have extra hundreds of dollars per year.
The Board of Supervisors need to remember that they serve the people of Greene County. We are not here to serve them! Who will profit from the water project?? Who will profit from the subdivision already in place on the shores of the future resevoir???
Since growth rates don't justify prioritizing the reservoir as a part of an overall water infrastructure need, it is time to reevaluate priorities, perhaps toward improving the aged distribution system now.
The county can't afford this right now take a break from it.
Go back to the drawing board.
Please don't build the proposed Green Co. Reservoir
Please pause
Must be based on sound data!
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Considering the tax implications, especially to those of us on well water, it seems overly excessive. I also think it will be a hardship on the people of the county. Not all of us have extra hundreds of dollars per year.