The Town of Goldston is uniquely positioned to seize potential investment opportunities and help fund its desired future.
Goldston’s Future
An Opportunity
The Town of Goldston has a unique and powerful opportunity to determine its own future. A Community Engagement Process was initiated by Summit Design and Engineering Services to give a voice to Goldston’s residents, allowing Summit to listen to their hopes and concerns.
The Engagement Process
The engagement process found that the residents of Goldston are proud of their homes and want to maintain their small-town way of life. However, they are aware that the lack of services, and derelict buildings impedes their ideal version of Goldston’s future.
On the other hand, residents intensely desire a robust and vibrant main street. Their vision includes an array of dining and shopping amenities where residents can shop locally and support their neighbors. Further desires include quality parks, open spaces, and a walkable downtown area.
Goldston Public Participation Summary
Carolina Core
New growth and development are on the horizon in Goldston.
Soon, US Highway 421 will become Interstate 685, opening up rural Chatham County not only to residential development for workers in the Triangle, but the Triad as well.
The Carolina Core currently boasts access to 30+ colleges and a talent pool of 2 million. Recent investment has incentized rapid growth.
These four incoming mega sites, coupled with one of the lowest corporate income taxes in the U.S., will continue to drive both population growth and demand for resources.
The Actions You Take No Will Shape Goldston’s Future
The Site
Economic Benefit
New Tax Revenues. No Additional Strain on Goldston’s Existing Infrastructure.
With new development occurring throughout the region, Goldston is uniquely positioned to seize potential investment opportunities and help fund its desired future. As a result, the Town Council has an important decision to make. By incorporating the Sunrock site, Goldston can embrace the chance for growth and establish itself as a true destination.
The Town must invest in helping bring about Goldston’s vision of a robust and vibrant main street. Currently, the Town does not generate enough tax revenue to provide the services or implement the land use changes that residents desire. While the projects will help, the Sunrock project has the potential to be the most significant tax revenue generation source for Goldston.
Environmental Obligations
Anticipated Environmental Permits/Approvals Required by Local and State Agencies for Proposed Goldston Quarry:
State Permits:
- Mining Permit
- NPDES NCG02 General Stormwater Permit
- Air Quality Permit
- NCDOT Driveway Permit
Local Permits:
- Goldston Special Use Permit
- Goldston Building Permit
- Chatham County Watershed Permit
NOTE: Third party consultants will compile various studies and reports to support the application submittals for each of these required permits/approvals
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