Today, regional leaders in Richmond, Virginia, gathered to discuss the future of the area’s water distribution system. Mayor Danny Avula invited local officials to address challenges facing the region’s drinking water infrastructure.
The meeting included Richmond City Council President Cynthia Newbille and Henrico County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III. They were joined by Scott Morris, Director of Public Utilities for Richmond, and Bentley Chan from Henrico County. The directors provided an overview of the current state and key issues affecting their respective systems.
“Today we came together across jurisdictional lines to begin an overdue conversation about how we can tackle one of the most urgent challenges ahead of us as a city and a region. I appreciate the willingness of both Richmond City Council and Henrico Board of Supervisors to have this initial conversation,” said Mayor Danny Avula. “This is how progress towards a safe, resilient and redundant water system begins.”
The meeting was live-streamed, with a recording available on the City of Richmond’s YouTube page. Presentations from both directors are accessible on Richmond’s City Council meeting details site. Further discussions are scheduled for July 7th.
