This action approves an award in the amount of $3,000,000.00 to the town of holly springs, north carolina to implement its project to engage a licensed engineering firm to provide professional…

This action approves an award in the amount of $3,000,000.00 to the town of holly springs, north carolina to implement its project to engage a licensed engineering firm to provide professional design and planning services to upgrade the utley creek water reclamation facility from 6 to 8 million gallons per day (MGD) as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project.activities:the activities to be performed are a north carolina licensed professional engineer will provide a 100% design for the utley creek water reclamation facility which is currently designed to treat a maximum flow of 6 MGD to be upgraded to 8 MGD.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables are the planning and design documents inclusive of all components necessary to upgrade the maximum flow of the discharge from the utley creek water reclamation facility from 6 to 8 MGD. This is expected to lead to the town being able to move forward with construction, which, when complete, will provide increased access to an inexpensive, environmentally sustainable, alternative non-potable water source for uses such as irrigation and process water. Expanded reclaimed water use will decrease potable water demand in the rapidly expanding town and reduce the energy required to treat, process, and distribute water. The facility expansion will increase reclaimed water storage by 50% to ensure consistent and reliable flow for future residential and industrial needs for the citizens town of holly springs, north carolina.