July 3, 2008Are roundabouts coming to Southwest Roanoke County?Maybe so. The Virginia Department of Transportation is looking at building eight roundabouts (also called traffic circles) in the Roanoke Valley -- with two in Southwest Roanoke County. One would be at the intersection of Penn Forest Boulevard and Colonial Avenue and the other at Merriman and Meadowlark roads. For more on VDOT's plans, click here. So what do you think about roundabouts? Just click "comments" on the bottom right. June 26, 2008Work to start soon on Clearbrook waterlineWork on installing a 12-inch waterline from Clearbrook in Roanoke County, where an existing line stops, to Wirtz Plateau Plaza area in Franklin County in the U.S. 220 corridor will begin at the end of June. According to Sarah Baumgardner with the Western Virginia Water Authority, Franklin County approached the water authority because it needed reliable water for residents in both quality and quantity. Continue reading "Work to start soon on Clearbrook waterline" » June 17, 2008U.S. 220 water line project breaks ground Here's a press release about the recent ground-breaking on the U.S. 220 water line project: June 11, 2008 (Roanoke County, VA) – The Counties of Franklin and Roanoke and the Western Virginia Water Authority broke ground on a joint water line project in the U.S. Route 220 corridor. This new 12-inch water line will provide a regional service that will enhance the quality of life for customers as well as the regional community. Continue reading "U.S. 220 water line project breaks ground" » May 30, 2008Roanoke County wins grant to develop trails off Merriman RoadRoanoke County has received a federal grant to develop a system of trails off Merriman Road that will connect the new library with Penn Forest Elementary School, Darrell Shell Memorial Park, Starkey Park and the Merriman Soccer Complex. Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Roanoke County, made the announcement this morning. His official press release follows: Continue reading "Roanoke County wins grant to develop trails off Merriman Road" » May 28, 2008Public meeting at Garst Mill rescheduledThe public meeting at Garst Mill in Roanoke County has been rescheduled for June 2, 2008. The Restoration of Mudlick Creek at Garst Mill Park will focus on controlling the hydrologic regime by restoring natural channel geometry (recreating meanders and accessing the floodplain) to reduce stream bank erosion, restoring the in-stream habitat structure and augmenting the riparian cover through native vegetation plantings.
Continue reading "Public meeting at Garst Mill rescheduled" » May 27, 2008Roanoke County Breaks Ground on New Fleet Service Center Facility will be first LEED certified building constructed by Roanoke County Roanoke County broke ground on Thursday, May 22 on a new Fleet Service Center, the first of six major capital projects that will be completed over the next several years. Located at the intersection of Hollins Road and Carlos Drive in northeast Roanoke County, the $7.7 million facility represents a cooperative agreement between Roanoke County and the Western Virginia Water Authority. Press release is from www.roanokecountyva.gov. Roanoke County has been servicing the Authority’s vehicles since its inception in 2004. To address the need for space on a short term basis, the County rented a satellite facility The facility will be the County’s first LEED certified building, a designation assigned by The project is being funded through a combination of upfront capital contributions from Fleet Services is part of the Roanoke County General Services Department. The A&E Press release from the Roanoke County Web site. March 20, 2008Roanoke County sets April 12 meeting to discuss 221 growthHousing growth, coupled with the future widening of Bent Mountain Road to Cotton Hill Road and the recent purchase of the Poage farm by the Roanoke County School Board, have prompted Roanoke County to update the overall plan for the U.S. 221 area. Roanoke County officials began studying this area back in January and are planning to start development of the plan by late 2008. At Tuesday’s Roanoke County Planning Commission meeting, Roanoke County planner David Holladay said the county has “mailed surveys to all that live in the Route 221 area, asking for their input on potential building plans.” The county hopes to have all of the survey responses back by April 30. Officials then plan to have one-on-one interviews with the stakeholders. The next step is to involve the community again. Holladay said county officials “want the voices of the community to be heard.” The first meeting will be held on Saturday, April 12 at the Back Creek Elementary School from 9 a.m. to noon. Other meetings have also been scheduled so that all who wish can have the chance to attend. By Chelsea Arner |
About this blog Welcome to The Notebook, the community gathering place for news and tidbits from SWoCo, by community journalist Emily Flora (that's Emily on the left). You'll be able to find the most up-to-date news, events and stories in southwest Roanoke County here at this blog. And please join in! You can share your comments, stories, links and ideas here, too. This is your community conversation. .....Advertisement.....
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