$15 Million CDBG-DR Grant for Indian Hills Pump Station
Burke County
Summary
The county is chasing a $15 million, no-match state grant to help fund the $10-million-plus Indian Hills sewer pump station in eastern Burke County — a project tied to hurricane readiness and future housing and jobs growth.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 8, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Up to $15 million in grant funds with no local match toward a $10-million-plus sewer project.
Eastern Burke County residents and future housing and business development gain wastewater capacity.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Oct 19, 2026
A $10 million CDBG-DR grant application would elevate and harden the eastern county sewer pump station that sits in a floodplain and sends all wastewater to Hickory — protecting low-to-moderate-income residents from displacement if it fails.
Board of Commissioners Pre-Agenda Meeting - Oct 5, 2026
The county is applying for $15 million in federal disaster recovery grant money — with no local match — to upgrade the Indian Hills pump station's wastewater treatment. A public hearing is required to finalize the application.
Board of Commissioners Pre-Agenda Meeting - Sep 8, 2026
The county is chasing a $15 million, no-match state grant to help fund the $10-million-plus Indian Hills sewer pump station in eastern Burke County — a project tied to hurricane readiness and future housing and jobs growth.
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