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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lynchburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Verizon lease at Abert Water Filtration Plant
A new cell tower lease on City land in Bedford County brings $11,400 a year to the Water Fund and better communications reliability for the water plant and pump station.
Sewer overflow claim settlement at 712 Sand Hill Drive
The city settled a claim from a sewer line overflow that damaged a home on Sand Hill Drive.
Region 2000 Services Authority settlement with Campbell County
Council signed off on a settlement with Campbell County tied to the Rustburg Landfill expansion, keeping local trash collection fees waived. It's a regional deal that shapes how the city handles solid waste costs.
Blackwater CSO Tunnel and sewer program
Lynchburg's long-running combined sewer overflow program is on track: the $104 million Blackwater CSO Tunnel finishes in 2027, three remaining CSO projects start in FY 2027, and the full program is slated for completion by 2030 to meet the state Consent Order.