Evening star., 1950-12-07
Fairfax Studies
for Joint
Disposal Plant
Iffy' Suggestion
Involves Refinoncinq
Of Bonds in 1853

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Fairfax County has one way
open to participate in construc-
ton Of a sewage disposal system
jointly with other nearby commu-
mites.
This was disclosed yesterday,
after the county Board of Super
visors agreed to cooperate with
Arlington, Alexandria and Falls
Church in studying possible crea-
ton of a Northern Virginia Re-
gional Water and Sewer Author
ity.
James J. Corbalis, jr., county
sanitary engineer, who described
how Fairfax may be able to par
ticipate in a joint sewer facility,
admitted that the possibility is re-
mote and dimmed by a number Of
'ifs."
The principal complication is
that Virginia Attorney General j.
Lindsay Almond has ruled that
the county's So million sewer bond
issue must be spent as specified
in the referendum, which includes
a disposal plant owned independ-
emily by Fairfax County.
Involves Refinancing.
Mr.. Corbalis said the sewer
bonds become redeemable in 1858.
however, and it may be possible
then to refinance the issue with
new bonds which would not spe-
city that the money be spent for
q separate county treatment plant.
The sanitary engineer empha-
sized that such a plan would need
full support of the State Water
Control Board. He said the county
has obtained permission to pro-
ceed with extension of sewer lines
only because money is available
for the proposed treatment plant.
There should be proof, he added.
that a joint disposal facility could
result in great savings before the
county considers any delay in its
plans to proceed Independently.
Mr.. Corbalis said he did not ex-
pect work to start on the county's
proposed disposal plant until next
spring.
In agreeing to go along with
the regional survey, the super
visors made it clear the county is
going ahead with its sewer pro-
gram without delay. Supervisor
Arthur Shaffer and Hubbard Mas
sey of the county panning COM
mission were named as the
county's representatives on the
interim committee which is to
study possible creation of water
and sewer authority. Alexandria.
Arlington and Falls Church al
ready have appointed their repre-
sentatives to the committee.
Location Perturbs Group.
The regional study was Endorsed
by representatives of citizens
groups from the area where Fair
fax proposes to build its treat
ment plant.
Comdr. Paul c. Stimson of the
Belle Haven Citizens Association.
said the people in his neighbor-
hood are perturbed about the 10
cation of the plant and hope a
way can be found for Fairfax
County to join with another COM
munity in disposing of sewage
elsewhere. The county proposes
to build the plant on Fort Hunt
road near the new Belle Haven
Shopping Center.
Col. Lester harrington, of the
New Alexandria Citizens Associa-
ton, said residents of his COM
munity also oppose the location.
He said he is encouraged by the
county's decision to join in the
regional survey, even though
county officials think the posi-
bility is remote that Fairfax may
be able to participate in regional
disposal plant
The supervisors awarded a
$437.000 contract to the Luck
Construction Co. of Richmond for
installation of sewers in the
Groveton area on recommends
tion of Mr.. Corbalis. The bid was
the lowest of seven opened by the
county last week for the project,
which is the first work to be au-
thorized in the So million sewer
improvement program.
Other Actions.
Other actions of the supervisors
yesterday included:
l. Authorized reinvestment of So
million from the sewer bond issue,
which is not needed right away.
2. Adopted an ordinance estab-
fishing Fairfax County Park
Authority. The agency already had
been approved informally. Ap-
pointed to serve on it were John
w. Brookfield, Elmer Andrews,
John Lynch. c. c. Robinson and
Robert Wheat.
3. Asked the State Highway
Department to require installation
of fire hydrants by water COM
panies before allowing them to
tear up roads for water mains.
Z. Created a new Hospital and
Health Center Commission, with
the following members: DR.. T. B.
McCord, John E. Taylor, Paul
Kincheloe, Col. John M. Davies
and Mrs. D. L. wilkins.
5. Confirmed the appointment
of DR.. Fred c.. Heath as Fairfax
County health officer. His selection
was announced earlier by the
State Health Department.
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