“McKim & Creed has been an extremely valuable partner in getting the original approval and the necessary permits from the state of North Carolina and working with the town of Beaufort,” says Karl Blackley of Preston Development. Shown here is a rendering of the entrance to Beaufort East Village. (Rendering by Historical Concepts and provided courtesy of Preston Development)

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Public/Private Partnership Adds Capacity and Funds

A public-private partnership is helping fund a $15-million wastewater treatment expansion in the town of Beaufort, North Carolina. Cary-based Preston Development Corp. has teamed with Front Street Village to provide $6 million for the expansion, which will provide the extra capacity needed to accommodate residential developments planned by the two companies. In exchange, the town will provide wastewater treatment for the communities.

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SCADA Provides Efficiency, Control and Savings
		Bill Parks was looking for a more efficient system. Steve Burket wanted more control. Peter Bonk hoped to save energy, time and money. The new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system in Manatee County, Florida, gives these three utilities officials just what they wanted. And more.  read more
Equipment Recycling, VFDs Bring Redundancy, Reliability and Flexibility to Pump Station
		By recycling pumps and revamping a pump configuration, the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority has streamlined operations and boosted efficiency, and will ultimately double capacity at its raw water pump station.  read more