SMITHFIELD – Town Engineer Kevin Cleary anticipates increased development in Smithfield’s Economic Growth Overlay District after local landowner Ronald Caniglia agreed to an easement allowing the extension of sewer and water lines on his property at 167 George Washington Highway.
The Town Council last week approved an easement agreement where Caniglia will pay for the extension of sewer and water lines on his property to Route 7.
Cleary said the town will see savings of more than $250,000, paying only administrative fees and sharing impact fees from future developments until the project cost is reimbursed.
Cleary said the “planets aligned” for the deal, which will cost the town “very little” in staff time at Town Hall and the Smithfield Water Supply Board.