Water Authority Completes Merger With Crab Orchard
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority has completed its merger with the Crab Orchard Utility District. General Manager Jeff Dyer said the merger went through with few issues. Dyer said that since the merger has been completed, customers have not experienced a change in service or a change in water rates. “So with all mergers, there […]
Foster Approves Crab Orchard/Water Authority Merger
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster has approved the merger between the Crab Orchard Utility District and the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. Foster said he and several other local entities created the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority to address the water concerns on the Cumberland Plateau. Foster said he believes this first merger agreement is generationally transformative. […]
Water Board Concerned Over Crab Orchard Timeline
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Board has concerns about the timeline for a proposed merger with the Crab Orchard Utility District. May 19 had been considered as a date to begin the process, which has yet to be approved. Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Chairman Greg Hanson said he believes the board is not prepared for […]
Foster Hosting Crab Orchard Utility Merger Meeting
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster will be holding a public hearing to discuss the merger of the Crab Orchard Utility District and the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Monday. Foster said he is holding the public hearing to hear the arguments from the utility district on why the merger should be supported. Foster said he will […]
Cumberland Water Authority Accelerates GM Search
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Board has set deadlines and expectations for hiring a General Manager to oversee the possible merger. Board Chair Greg Hanson said he believes the subcommittee tasked with searching for a general manager had not realized its level of authority before the board’s June meeting. He said the board’s May meeting […]
