City discussion weighs Rankin Lake storage and river option
At a meeting attended by J. W. Atkins and Lyle Edwards a committee was proposed to study engineering surveys for expanding Rankin Lake storage. Proponents claim 400 to 500 million gallons could be stored with existing land, delaying river use, while opponents warn of high rates and financial risk if Gastonia lowers water prices. Mayor Yancey criticizes past leaders and urges voters to decide via bond approval.
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Storage plan proposes Rankin Lake and East 40 Acres basins
The plan cites Rankin Lake at 85 acres with 275 million gallons capacity and a proposed dredging or 4 foot dyke raise to reach that capacity. An East 40 Acres basin on the 103 acre tract would hold 128 million gallons, totaling 403 million gallons. At 6 mgd for 90 days, demand is 540 million gallons upstream.
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