Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Plans Strategic Regionalization
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority beginning a process to streamline delivery by merging policies and operating procedures to improve efficiency for a growing customer base. General Manager Jeff Dyer said the organization has grown from no customers to more than 16,500 through the merger of three specific utilities. Dyer said the authority is currently focused […]
State Proposes Communication Tower On Renegade Mountain
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is proposing the installation of a new emergency communication tower on Renegade Mountain to improve handheld radio coverage for first responders and utility workers. Cumberland Plateau Water Authority General Manager Jeff Dyer said the state agency presented the proposal to the authority board because the prospective site […]
Crossville To Consider Merger Or Partnership With CPWA
Crossville City Council will consider a resolution next week to enter discussions with the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority to see what a merger or partnership could look like. Water Authority General Manager Jeff Dyer said next week’s resolution is a starting point and allows the city and the water authority to begin formal and non-binding […]
South Cumberland Utility Vote Tuesday On Authority Merger
The South Cumberland Utility District’s Board of Commissioners set to vote Tuesday on a potential merger with the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. Cumberland Plateau Water Authority General Manager Jeff Dyer said South Cumberland is one of two utility districts that have merger offers from the water authority. Dyer said district would see increased pay for […]
CPWA, South Cumberland Utility Make Progress On Merger
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority and South Cumberland Utility District making progress toward a potential merger. Authority General Manager Jeff Dyer said officials have been in contact with utilities throughout Cumberland County. Dyer said the initial discussions with South Cumberland Utility have been positive, and the four-step process of merging is moving along. “At this […]
