Projects

• Campbell Road Water Line Connection
• Cary/Apex Water Treatment Facility - Upgrade to Ozone Biofiltration
• Critical Watermain Location Project
• Harrison Water Tank Rehabilitation
• Lewey Drive Utility and Street Improvements (Jenks Water) 
• Kit Creek Road Water Line Connection
• Old Apex Road Waterline Reinforcement Project
• Optimist Farm Road Watermain West
• Riggsbee Farm Watermain Project
• Turquoise Creek Drive Watermain Replacement Project
• Water Main Replacement Project

Campbell Road Water Line Connection

Overview:  The Campbell Road Waterline connection project will construct a new waterline connection between Campbell Road and SW Cary Parkway. The water line connection will improve water quality as well as the resiliency of the water distribution system.  

Schedule Update, fall 2025: The design of the waterline connection is complete and easement acquisition has begun.

Contact:
Inside the Town of Cary: Dial 311
Outside the Town of Cary: Dial (919) 469-4000

Cary/Apex Water Treatment Facility-Upgrade to Ozone Biofiltration

Overview: The Cary/Apex Water Treatment Facility (CAWTF) uses a dual media filtration process to remove particles from the water as it is being treated. This project will convert the process to biofiltration, which will provide enhanced removal of organic compounds, such as those that contribute to taste and odor, while the water is being filtered. Chemical processes are currently used to remove these compounds, so this modification is expected to reduce the operational cost for water treatment.   

Schedule: The project will be completed in phases so that there are no disruptions to facility operation. The first phase of the project, which replaced the media in six of the sixteen filter basins, was completed in Fall 2023. Phase Two will include repairs, coatings, and media replacement in another six filters. This work is currently in design and expected to be completed by fall 2024.

Contact

Inside the Town of Cary: Dial 311
Outside the Town of Cary: Dial (919) 469-4000

Critical Watermain Location Project

Overview: In 2016, Cary established a recurring yearly project to improve locating, mapping, and inspection of water system infrastructure in critical water transmission corridors. The corridors selected have older, non-metallic watermains, which can be difficult to locate and serve large residential and commercial areas. 

Past corridors include:

• Lake Pine Drive from Cary Parkway to Versailles
• Seabrook Avenue from SE Cary Parkway to Aridth Court
• Seabrook Avenue from SE Maynard Road to Widen Court
• Carnoustie Circle, Logan Circle, Cole Court, Avery Circle, Lee Circle, Fletcher Court, and Clinton Court
• Kevin Way, Esk Court and Canty Court
• SE Maynard Road from Walnut Street west to East Chatham Street
• SE Maynard Road from Kildaire Farm Road to Walnut Street
• Kildaire Farm Road from SE Maynard Road to Tryon Road
• Holly Springs Road from Jones Franklin Road to High Ridge Drive
• Walnut Street from Buck Jones Road to Cary Towne Boulevard
• East Chatham from East Durham Road to NE Maynard Road
• SW Maynard Road from Medlin Drive to Kildaire Farm Road
• Chapel Hill Road at Aviation Parkway
• Gregson Drive at US HWY 64
• Evans Road at Chapel Hill Road and NW Maynard Road
• Tryon Road and Cary Parkway

Schedule Update, fall 2025: The current corridor being evaluated is along Holly Springs Road from Tryon Road south to Ten-Ten Road.

Contact
Inside the Town of Cary: Dial 311
Outside the Town of Cary: Dial (919) 469-4000

Harrison Water Tank Rehabilitation

Overview: The Harrison Water Tank is an existing 1 MG elevated storage tank constructed in 1974. The tank interior was last coated in 2014. In March of 2022, Cary contracted with S&ME to perform a condition assessment of the tank. The condition assessment identified various areas of corrosion that are in need of rehabilitation both on the interior and exterior of the tank. This project will address the rehabilitation required at the tank to ensure its continued use well into the future.

Schedule Update, fall 2025:  Cary has awarded the project to Utility Service Co., Inc.  Construction began September 2025.  The contractor is making repairs to the tank and is working to blast and prime the interior of the tank.  A containment shroud is expected to be installed in October for work on the exterior of the tank.

Contact
Inside the Town of Cary: Dial 311
Outside the Town of Cary: Dial (919) 469-4000

Lewey Drive Utility and Street Improvements (Jenks Water)

Overview: The Lewey Drive watermain will parallel existing watermains in the central pressure zone (CPZ).  The primary purpose of this connection is to provide increased water supply into the southern portion of the CPZ. This feed will reinforce the reliability of the distribution system in this area of Cary. The project will include a jack and bore under N.C. Highway 55 at Lewey Drive and approximately 5,800 feet of 30-inch, 24-inch and 12-inch watermains in the Brookstone neighborhood and along N.C. HWY 55, Lewey Drive, Fryar Creek Drive, and Jenks Carpenter Road.

Additionally, the project includes 650 feet of new sidewalk closing an existing gap on the south side of Lewey Drive.  Future projects may include full street repaving of Lewey Drive and Fryar Creek Drive with upgraded curb ramps at intersections.

Project Status Update

 📅 Construction Update – October 2025

Construction on the Lewey Drive Utilities and Street Improvements Project is progressing on schedule. This major investment will improve water system reliability for much of Cary and add a new sidewalk connection near Turner Creek Elementary.

 ✅ Recent Work Highlights

• Installed a 24-inch water main along the frontage of the Lewey Drive Townhomes to allow the developer’s street improvements to be completed ahead of townhome construction.
• Installed three 30-inch valves on the west side of NC 55 and connected the new water main to the existing line near Turner Creek.
• Completed compaction of the sewer trench along Fryar Creek Drive and removed temporary sewer bypass systems. The new sewer main is now fully active.
  

🔧 Upcoming Construction Activities

• Beginning Thursday, October 23, contractors will pave the sewer trench on Fryar Creek Drive with a longer-term asphalt surface. Once the overall project is complete, current plans are to fully repave the street.
• After trench repair is complete, crews will pivot to Lewey Drive to continue installing the 24-inch water main.
• Crews will also begin installation of a 12-inch water main on the east side of NC 55, north of Lewey Drive.
  

⚠️ Traffic Impacts

• Expect lane closures on Fryar Creek Drive and NC 55 over the coming weeks.
• Two-way traffic will be maintained with the use of manual or automated flaggers.

📆 Looking Ahead

Based on the current schedule, the following milestones are planned:

• Fall 2025: Begin installation of 30-inch and 12-inch water mains. Complete trench repair on Fryar Creek Drive.
• Winter 2025–2026: Begin sidewalk replacement.
• Spring 2026: Final tie-ins, Trench paving.
• Summer 2026: Final completion and site restoration.
• Fall 2026: Milling and Final Paving of Lewey Drive and Fryar Creek Drive.

🛑 Reminders for Residents

• Contractors will be using the full public right-of-way, including the grassed strip between the sidewalk and curb. These areas will be reseeded and restored toward the completion of the project.
• Drivers are urged to use caution and reduce speed in the work zone for the safety of both the public and construction crews.

🏗 Other Work in the Area

Separate from the Town’s project, contractors for the Lewey Drive Townhome development will continue to work on roadway improvements along their property frontage and begin construction of townhomes.

⚠️ Please do not park on Lewey Drive during this time to allow safe access for both projects.

Stay informed through:

• Cary's official social media accounts
• Glance TravelSafely App (Travelsafelyapp.com)
• Navigation apps with real-time traffic updates

Contact
Inside the Town of Cary: Dial 311
Outside the Town of Cary: Dial (919) 469-4000 

Kit Creek Road Water Line Connection

Overview: This project provides for the design and construction of a water line connecting Research Triangle Park (RTP) to the Kitts Creek area of Morrisville, creating a second major connection. The plan includes installing 2,450 linear feet of 12-inch water line along Kit Creek Road, beginning at the entrance of the Biogen facility, passing under NC885, and connecting to the Kitts Creek subdivision. Additionally, the project includes installing an 8-inch water line section along Kit Creek Road, extending west from the subdivision entrance to provide water service to nearby residents.

Schedule: Construction will begin in July 2024.  

Contact
Inside the Town of Cary: Dial 311
Outside the Town of Cary: Dial (919) 469-4000

Old Apex Road Waterline Reinforcement Project

Overview: This project includes the design and construction of approximately 8,100 feet of new water line down Old Apex Road between SW Cary Parkway and Maynard Road.  Water System Master Planning efforts have recommended that the water system in this area be reinforced by adding this additional line, increasing transmission capacity to the southern portion of the water system’s Central Pressure Zone.

Schedule, fall 2025: The construction contract was awarded to Teraflex Group, LLC. Construction began March 10, 2025 near Cary Parkway and has progressed through the Chatham Street intersection.  The traffic pattern has been returned to normal in the Chatham Street intersection.  Pipeline crews continue to work toward the Maynard intersection.  The contractor will begin mobilizing for work in the Maynard intersection on October 20th.  The northwest side of Old Apex Rd. will be temporarily closed beginning Friday, October 24th and will remain closed through Sunday, November 2nd.  A traffic detour will be in place.  The remainder of the Maynard intersection will operate under a temporary traffic pattern for duration of the closure. This traffic pattern will allow for the safe installation of water main across Maynard Road by trenchless methods and simultaneous installation of water main across Old Apex Road by traditional open cut methods.  The project is on schedule for completion in fall 2026.

Contact
Inside the Town of Cary: Dial 311
Outside the Town of Cary: Dial (919) 469-4000

Optimist Farm Road Watermain West

Overview: This project provides for design and construction of approximately 3,200 linear feet of 12-inch watermain along Optimist Farm Road running west of West Lake Road to Pierce Olive Road. Installation of this water main segment will provide additional water service capacity to meet periods of peak demand and high firefighting flow and provide watermain redundancy to the southeast portion of Cary.

In addition, an interconnect with the Town of Holly Springs' water system will be installed to provide resiliency to the southern portion of the Southern Pressure Zone.  

Status Update, fall 2025: Final design has been completed and initial bids received were rejected. Staff continues to look for a fiscally responsible way to construct this project.

Contact

Inside the Town of Cary: Dial 311
Outside the Town of Cary: Dial (919) 469-4000

Riggsbee Farm Watermain Project

Overview: This project includes the design and construction of approximately 350 feet of 8-inch watermain that will connect the 12-inch main along Louis Stephens Drive to the 8-inch main along Riggsbee Farm Drive. The Riggsbee Farm neighborhood is currently served by a single connection to the watermain along Davis Drive, this project will improve system redundancy by providing a secondary water feed for the neighborhood

Status Update, spring 2025: Outreach to affected property owners is currently underway, construction schedule will be determined following the acquisition of necessary easements.

Contact
Inside the Town of Cary: Dial 311
Outside the Town of Cary: Dial (919) 469-4000

Turquoise Creek Drive Watermain Replacement Project

Overview: Turquoise Creek Drive graces the Preston neighborhood nestled in Cary. This project will replace the aging undersized 6-inch PVC water main that serves the neighborhood with a modern 8-inch ductile iron water main. This new 8-inch water main along Turquoise Creek Drive will eliminate any future disruption of service and provide the residents with reliable water service for years to come.

In a meticulous approach, Cary conducted a comprehensive investigation into the condition of the sewer lines situated within the roadway. This thorough examination revealed the necessity for targeted point repairs and the replacement of certain aging sewer lines. Incorporating this additional scope of work into the project ensures that all Cary utility lines will be brought up to optimal condition before the entire street is repaved, thus guaranteeing an enhanced infrastructure for the community.

Schedule Update, spring 2024: Construction will begin July 22, 2024 and is expected to last 4-6 months. More information and detailed schedule.

See watermain installation process webpage for more detail.

Contact
Inside the Town of Cary: Dial 311
Outside the Town of Cary: Dial (919) 469-4000