FOR INTERNAL USE                                                                                                November 28, 2005

CARY SET TO MAKE HISTORY AT OPENING OF REGION’S FIRST BIOSOLIDS DRYE R

WHAT:           Official “switch on” and inside tour of Triangle’s first biosolids dryer that turns sludge into fertilizer

WHEN:          Tuesday, November 29, 2005

                        11 a.m.

 WHERE:        South Cary Water Reclamation Facility

                        4900 West Lake Rd.                       

WHO:             Rep. David Price will join Mayor Ernie McAlister and other state and local officials to officially “pull the lever” that will open the region’s first giant biosolids dryer – an economical, efficient and effective solution in the treatment of solid waste.

BACKGROUND:

On March 22, 2004 , the Town of Cary broke ground on the $12.4 million state-of-the-art technology that turns the residue from sewage treatment into high-quality fertilizer.  The facility will handle up to 250,000 gallons of sludge a day, which could yield about 50,000 pounds of environmentally-safe fertilizer per day.  The dryer was made possible in part by a $1.35 million federal grant secured by Rep. Price.

MEDIA NOTE:

Following the ceremony, tours will be given of the new facility.  In case of rain, the event will be held inside the dryer facility.

DIRECTIONS:

Travel U.S. 1 South to Cary Parkway exit.  Turn left on Cary Parkway to right on Holly Springs Road .  Next, turn left on Ten-Ten Road , then right on West Lake Road .  The facility is at the end of West Lake Road . Media should park in designated spaces next to the facility.  Staff will be on hand to assist with parking.

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