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Every single town department is working on specialized projects, programs, and training designed to move Weaverville forward. Our goal is to build a local government and a community that can seamlessly absorb, adapt to, and overcome disasters quickly and efficiently.

Why We Created This Page

Public Information: Access up-to-date details on town-wide initiatives in one centralized location.

Total Transparency: See exactly how resources are being used to protect and improve our town.

Community Resiliency: Track the tangible steps we are taking to ensure Weaverville remains safe, strong, and prepared for the future.

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In the subpages under this page you will find various projects and details, including concept drawings and maps, a timeline for completion, and funding information.  Be sure to visit this page often – our list is long but our commitment to perseverance is steadfast.

General information about projects may be viewed below. 

Project Funding

There are many funding sources for a project depending on the type and nature of a project. Town staff strive to offset costs to the taxpayers by applying or a variety of local, state, and federal grants where available. Grants can also come from private businesses, corporations or foundations. For large scale infrastructure or building projects it may be necessary to budget funds over a period of time (capital improvement) or to seek other methods of funding such as financing or bonds.

Recreation & Parks Projects

Recreation and Parks projects can  include, but are not limited to, the construction, expansion, development, or rehabilitation of recreational facilities. These types of projects utilize resources and services for the purposes of leisure, entertainment, and recreational pursuits. Resources may be public spaces and facilities like parks, nature preserves, open space areas, greenways, trails, and built structures for sport, recreation, or arts programs.

Stormwater Infrastructure Projects

Stormwater projects make streets safer for residents and, easier for first responders to navigate streets during emergencies. They also reduce future costs from flooding damages caused by heavy rainfall.

Transportation Projects

Transportation projects include bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, greenways, and highway projects in town.  Depending on the nature of the transportation project, funding for come from various sources in addition to monies the Town sets aside. One of the predominate funding sources comes through the NC State Transportation Improvement Program.  You may learn more about this program and view statewide projects and maps by visiting the website here.