CURRENT PROJECTS (Partial Listing)

Southside Planning District - Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
SPDC staff, with the guidance and assistance of local emergency personnel and town/county management, are currently developing a regional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Plan, conforming to the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2K), addresses the mitigation of risk to life and property, for natural events such as hurricanes, floods, and winter storms. Mitigation is defined as any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property from a hazard. Mitigation measures can include elevation of homes in flood zones, shutters on windows to protect against high winds, and building/zoning changes. <Click here for more information, and to download the Plan>

Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center
The Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center is located in the former Heilig-Myers building, a 23,600-square-foot facility in downtown South Hill. Once completed, the center will provide training in MIG welding, tool and die, metal fabrication, machining, millwright training, pipe fitter training, and other training that has been identified by local industry as greatly needed for the existing workforce. The project is nearing completion, with only the parking area needing finishing. Classes in welding, machinery, and electronics should begin in the fall. The facility is already offering some classes in computer related areas.

Lakeside Commerce Park
Lakeside Commerce Park is located near Clarksville on US Highway 58. The park measures 265 acres, with lots up to 56 acres. This regional industrial park is intended to have a college campus-like setting and to attract more information and technology based companies. In keeping with its high-tech purpose, the park is being served with high-speed communications infrastructure utilizing fiberoptic technology. In addition, the park is also served with water and sewer. Adding to the park's appeal, is the fact that it is located within an Enterprise Zone. Lakeside Commerce Park is operated by the towns of Chase City and Clarksville, in Mecklenburg County.