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Pender County Balances Growth and Concerns | Wilmington News
Pender County’s Planning Board just handed down a major split decision: killing a massive 1K Rocky Point housing project over infrastructure and sustainability concerns, while approving a controversial wastewater plant despite fierce local opposition. The housing plan—designed for over 1,000 homes on 600+ acres—was denied citing overwhelmed sewer systems, emergency services, and unsustainable growth. Meanwhile, the wastewater facility, facing backlash over environmental risks and discharge limits, got the green light with strict regulatory conditions. Residents voiced urgent worries about…
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