20210224 Ver 1_Public Notice Comments_20211026 (132)

Public Notice Comment Form
ID#*
20210224
Project Name*
Westpoint
First Name
Joe
Affiliation (if applicable)
Faculty Emeritus, NC School of Science and Mathematics
Phone Number
9194514016
Version *
1
Number only.
Last Name
Liles
Email *
[e-mail]
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Please pick the response below that represents your stance on the above mentioned project?*
Yes - I agree with the project. No - I do not agree with the project.
Comment
I strongly feel that the proposed Westpoint development is not in the best interest of Durham, our regional
environment, and the Eno River itself. Over the last three years I have witnessed flooding of Black Meadow
Branch which drains the site of this development. This flooding has already damaged the mill wheel area of the
restored West Point Mill. As well, in periods of high rainfall, I have seen sewage manholes overflowing with
sewage draining directly into the Eno River. This destruction and pollution is already happening with our current
infrastructure. The almost 400 housing units for the Westpoint development will only make this worse. The
Westpoint development has the potential to harm historical structures (Westpoint Mill), the quality of drinking
water for Durham (Teer Quarry storage reservoir) and Raleigh (Falls of the Neuse Reservoir). I urge our city
planners and other regulatory branches of government to reconsider this permitting process on the basis of
environmental destruction and quality of life issues for the public of Durham and surrounding communities. The
Covid pandemic has resulted in increased usage of our city and state parks. Westpoint on the Eno City Park is a
valuable resource for our citizenry. Please do not allow the Westpoint development to degrade this valuable and
historic park and our beloved Eno River.
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