WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – New Hanover County on July 23 gave the latest updates on infrastructure in northern NHC and invited the public to take part in a survey on the Destination 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

Last Frontier Project

Per a message from County Manager Chris Coudriet, the commissioners heard an update during the meeting on Monday, July 22, regarding infrastructure funding in northern New Hanover County, also known as the Last Frontier Project by the county.

The county and Cape Fear Public Utility Authority are making efforts to increase access to water and sewer due to feedback from developers that the area does not have adequate infrastructure. The estimated cost of the expansion is $39.6 million, and the state has allocated about $30 million to make it possible.

Water and sewer is set to be available to the northern area of the county as early as December 2025.

You can find the maps for the new water and sewer mains below:

Survey on Destination 2050 Comprehensive Plan

The New Hanover County Department of Planning and Land Use is seeking public feedback as part of the Destination 2050 Comprehensive Plan update.

A public forum will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, at the NHC Government Center on 230 Government Center Drive.

You can take the first resident survey and sign up for updates online. The survey will be open through Aug. 31. The second survey on housing and development will be available during August.

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