If you’ve driven through Town lately, you’ve likely noticed more than just a few orange cones. From expanded roadways to a state-of-the-art recreation center, Holly Springs is undergoing a transformation. Here’s an update on some of the Town’s current projects.
Eagles Landing Park
West of N.C. 55, a new landmark is emerging with the construction of Eagles Landing Park on Cass Holt Road. Across from Holly Springs High School, the exterior of a new multi-generational indoor recreation center is rising from the ground.
Holly Springs purchased the 56 acres of prime parkland in 2020. In addition to the recreation center, the park will include an outdoor splash pad; lighted pickleball courts, basketball courts, and turf fields; a greenway trail; picnic shelters; a skate park; and more. The project is funded by the 2023 Parks Bond.
The park’s opening is anticipated in 2027, though certain park amenities, such as multipurpose fields, potentially could be completed sooner.
Roadway Progress
Several key transportation milestones are taking shape. The Town recently celebrated the completion of the first segment of widening on Holly Springs Road between Flint Point Lane and Sunset Lake Road to a four-lane, median-divided roadway. Later this year, crews will shift the focus to the section between Main Street and Flint Point Lane. Design is underway for the final segment: the corridor between N.C. 55 and Main Street.
In addition, two right-turn lane projects funded by the transportation bond are at the finish line:
N.C. 55 Southbound: A new right-turn lane between Avent Ferry Road and Main Street is now open, improving traffic flow.
Main Street at Holly Springs Road: Northbound commuters can look forward to a new right-turn lane near Earp Street opening this spring, providing much-needed stacking room so through-traffic can keep moving.
Water and Wastewater
While roads may be one of the most visible signs of growth, what happens underground is just as critical. The Town is currently navigating the largest infrastructure project in its history: a $240 million expansion of the Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility. This massive undertaking will boost wastewater treatment capacity from 6 million to 8 million gallons per day, ensuring Holly Springs can serve future generations.
On the drinking water side, Holly Springs is partnering with the City of Sanford and with Fuquay-Varina, tapping into a new water resource. This includes expanding the Sanford Water Filtration Facility from 12 to 30 million gallons per day and constructing a 14-mile water conveyance line to bring fresh water from Sanford directly to Holly Springs taps. Construction is expected to continue through 2028.
Operations Campus
This summer, the Town will open its new Operations Campus, which will host services that keep the Town’s growing community clean and functioning efficiently. The campus will include staff from multiple Town departments, including Public Works, Utilities & Infrastructure, the Office of Customer Care, Parks & Recreation administration, Finance, and Information Technology.
Adjacent to the Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility in the Holly Springs Business Park, the campus includes a two-story administration building with offices and meeting space. The first floor will be fully finished and is about 25,000 square feet. Nearby, a 38,000-square-foot building features warehouse and additional office space.
For residents, the highlight will be the new yard waste convenience center opening later this year. And, nearby, the NCDOT has completed a new connector road, improving safety and traffic flow within the business park by providing an additional point of interconnection.
Whether it’s a smoother commute, a sustainable water supply, or a new place for children to play, these projects represent an investment in the quality of life that defines Holly Springs.
For the latest updates on these and other Town projects, visit the Projects & Initiatives section on the Town of Holly Springs website at hollyspringsnc.gov.
