The $59 million sale of the Bald Head Island ferry system was set back once again this week amid lingering concerns over the deal s price tag and transparency.
In 2017, the N.C. Legislature created the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority, a public body representing Bald Head Island, Brunswick County and the City of Southport, with a goal to acquire the ferry system s privately held assets from Bald Head Island Limited LLC.
After years of negotiations, in December the authority and ferry CEO Chad Paul agreed to sell the assets including the Deep Port Marina in Southport, Bald Head Island Terminal, parking developments, and a ferry, tram, and barge for just under $48 million.
Local Government Commission approves New Hanover Co. Government Center redevelopment A design rendering of the new New Hanover County Government Center. (Source: New Hanover County) By WECT Staff | February 3, 2021 at 2:21 PM EST - Updated February 3 at 3:20 PM
NEW HANOVER CO., N.C. (WECT) - The N.C. Local Government Commission approved New Hanover County’s debt financing for its new Government Center on Tuesday.
County officials say that the construction on the redevelopment project is set to begin in mid-March.
“I appreciate the Board of Commissioners’ vision and support that is making this project possible,” said County Manager Chris Coudriet. “And now with the approval of the LGC, we look forward to breaking ground in March and creating a purpose-built facility, designed with the customer at the center. We will also have open greenspace adjacent to our new building that will create an inviting government campus for our citizens to use and enjoy.”
GREENSBORO â Officials feel so good about downtown s prospects that they are recommending the City Council approve up to $37 million to build what has been a controversial project â a parking deck at South Davie Street and February One Place.Â
The 720-space structure has been in the works for three years as developers have made plans to build a Westin hotel that would sit atop the southern end of the deck.Â
Critics have questioned the need for the deck and its cost.
And while Dillon Development Partners of Maryland hasn t announced its final plans for the site, the city s director of transportation said Monday the public-private project will most likely move forward.Â