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ADDING SPACE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
SIDEWALK NETWORK IMPROVEMENTS
Pedestrian access is expanding with multiple sidewalk
projects in key communities, including safe walkway construction on Mill Hill Road and design commencement on
Bryans Road and Hamilton Road, along with neighborhood
connections in South Hampton which was advertised for
design.
MAJOR FACILITY INVESTMENTS
Significant count y facilities broke ground or progressed
as part of long-term community infrastructure planning:
• CHARLES COUNTY ANIMAL CARE CENTER
Pictured to the right, the facility will be a modern
21,000-square-foot County animal care facility to
support animal services and welfare. The project is currently under construction.
• Pinefield EMS Station — A new multipurpose Fire and
EMS station in Waldorf is being constructed to enhance
emergency response capacity.
• La Plata Public Library — A landmark 28,000-square-foot
facility is being planned to serve the growing community.
• Courthouse Cupola Restoration — Preservation work is
underway for an iconic architectural feature, reflecting
investment in historic assets.
WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM UPGRADES
Continuing investment in essential utilities ensures longterm system reliability and service quality:
• Mattawoman Wastewater Treatment Plant (MWWTP)
upgrades — including a new flow equalization basin
placed into service and ongoing electrical/automation
improvements.
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• Rehabilitation of aging infrastructure such as Cliffton
WW TP upgrades and replacement of sanitary sewer
pump stations Countywide.
• New capacity projects — including Bryans Road Well
#7 to enhance local water supply reliability and a new
2-million-gallon elevated water tower to improve system
pressure and fire flow capacity.
WATER QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP
The Count y made significant strides under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program,
enhancing stormwater management and environmental
protection. Projects like WHITE PLAINS GOLF COURSE
POND IMPROVEMENTS, White Oak Pond Retrofit, and
Ruth B. Swann Stream Restoration will improve local waterway health and community drainage resilience.
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