Did You Know?

As was discussed at the 2009 Emerging Issues Forum, the time is now to ensure that we have in place the built infrastructure to support our growing population and to help us weather these trying economic times.  However, the current state of our infrastructure will sustain neither a healthy economy nor the high quality of life our residents deserve.

The American Society of Civil Engineers recently released its 2009 Infrastructure Report Card for North Carolina.  Grades were assigned on the basis of condition and capacity, and funding versus need.  While some scores have improved since the last report card in 2006, others have declined, ultimately placing us right where we were three years ago – with lots of work to be done.

North Carolina scored a C- rating overall in 9 major infrastructure categories which is the same rating we received in 2006 though some changes were noted in particular categories.  It’s no surprise that our roads are still in dire need of improvement.  This is reflected in our D- rating in this area, down from an already dismal D in 2006.  However, we improved in both drinking water and wastewater, scoring a B- and C+, respectively.

Click here to view NC’s complete 2009 Infrastructure Report Card.