Surf City to join regional opposition to Fuquay-Varina interbasin transfer; resolution to appear in January

Town staff told the council that regional partners and the council of governments are asking jurisdictions to adopt a resolution opposing Fuquay‑Varina’s request for an interbasin transfer from the Cape Fear River that would move water to another basin without return flows.

Kyle explained the technical concern: a transfer that removes water from one river basin can concentrate certain contaminants and strain regional water treatment efforts, and he said the town’s council of governments has already adopted a similar resolution and is seeking member jurisdictions’ support.

The council discussed minor wording and date references and instructed staff to put a cleaned-up resolution on the January consent agenda for formal adoption; staff said neighboring towns are aware the item will appear on Surf City’s January agenda and that staff will notify them the day after adoption.

Speakers quoted: Kyle (presenter). The resolution will be formally adopted at a future council meeting; no formal vote occurred on Dec. 19.