In fact, the west plant started out with Apex expressing an interest in being a partner. While their position on this has changed over time, Apex in February has indicated its interest in again joining with Cary in the project. They are likely too far north to serve the other partners in the facility. A regional site would be south of US 64. I'm concerned that new residential and commercial development will locate near the new plant.
Regulations are in place to protect Jordan Lake.
First, the Town of Cary is committed to not making any land use decisions that negatively impact Jordan Lake. In fact, Cary is today looking at increasing its protective measures for the Lake. Additionally, the State of North Carolina and the EPA have rules in place to buffer water sources like Jordan Lake from the effects of development. That said, based on Cary's experience with our existing plants, development may or may not occur around the new west plant. That's because development occurs where elected officials allow it to occur, not where the plant gets located.