Helene Recovery Projects

At a glance

  • What: County projects tied to Helene recovery.
  • Where it stands: On September 1 the board approved Emergency Watershed Protection engineering agreements with two firms, Cove Creek Park change orders ($293,595.34; FEMA reimbursement to be sought) and Valle Crucis School change order 9 ($21,292.42, 3-1). On September 15 it approved Boone Gorge Park Change Order 1 ($243,636.45).
  • Next: Further change orders and reimbursement are not recorded.

Details

  • Boone Gorge Park (Middle Fork Greenway): contract $3,823,590.24, about 80% complete.
  • The Valle Crucis vote was corrected on September 15 to show Chairman Eggers voting no.

Sources

Log

2026-09-01 - Board of Commissioners

  • Watershed engineering agreements, Cove Creek Park change orders and Valle Crucis School change order approved.

2026-09-15 - Board of Commissioners

  • Boone Gorge Park Change Order 1 approved 4-0; September 1 minutes corrected.