Statesville is transforming before our eyes with construction projects dotting the cityscape from downtown to the airport. What some might call a mess, we recognize as essential progress for our growing community.In this revealing conversation, City Engineer Matt Hubert and Assistant City Manager Scott Harrell talk with City Manager Ron Smith take us behind the scenes of Statesville's major infrastructure initiatives. They discuss the newly completed phases of the Municipal Operations Center, where decades-old "Frankenstein" facilities have been replaced with modern, efficient workspaces allowing departments previously scattered across multiple buildings to collaborate effectively for the first time.Downtown's transformation continues at the intersection of Front and Trad Streets, where crews are simultaneously addressing a sinkhole while constructing a six-level parking deck as part of the police department expansion. This project will eventually include 125 market-rate apartments through a public-private partnership - potentially catalyzing more residential development in our downtown core.Perhaps most impressive is the "spline project," a $20 million state-funded initiative replacing six miles of 1940s-era water main running from our treatment plant through downtown. This massive undertaking requires careful coordination with hospitals, courts, and emergency services to minimize disruption while dramatically improving water reliability and fire protection.We don't stop there - the conversation explores Statesville Regional Airport terminal construction, parks revitalization, underground electrical upgrades, stormwater improvements, and sidewalk projects. Each initiative represents years of planning finally coming to fruition, though not without challenges from inflation, labor shortages, and the complexities of modernizing aging infrastructure.Whether you're curious about specific projects affecting your neighborhood or want to understand the strategic vision behind Statesville's development, this episode offers a transparent look at the temporary inconveniences creating lasting improvements for our community's future. Join us to discover what lies beneath the construction barriers and how these projects will reshape Statesville for decades to come.Learn more about all major projects happening in Statesville here.

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