WAKE COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Some good financial news for several major projects in the works in New Hanover and Pender counties.
The Local Government Commission approved a total of $105.5 million in limited obligation bonds for both counties on Tuesday.
New Hanover County had an application before the LGC for $37.5 million in limited obligation bonds to build a nearly 20,000-square-foot library, two fire stations, an ammunition warehouse and an office/classroom building at the Sheriff’s Department firing range. Some of the money would also go towards roof replacement at the county Senior Center.
Pender County had a request on the agenda for approval of $68 million in limited obligation bonds to build a 10,000-square-foot law enforcement center. It will house a detention center, a sheriff’s office, 911 operations center and an evidence storage facility.