South John Street demolition and economic development
Goldsboro
Summary
The $471,000 demolition of the old cotton seed oil plant clears hazard-prone city-owned land and sets up the South John Street corridor for cemetery expansion and, city leaders hope, much-needed south-side economic investment.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
$471,000 drawn from facility maintenance funds and strategic reserves of roughly $2-3 million.
South-side residents and the city's economic development goals; eliminates a trespassing/liability hazard.
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