The Bald Head Island Transportation Authority will be meeting today at 9:15 a.m. Those interested can attend online using the information below: Join by phone +14156550001,1614869392# US Toll +442031988143,1614869392# UK Toll Join with the following meeting link: Click or tap to Join the meeting Note: Change the audio connection type to “Call me” or “I … Continued
As you may have heard, the Village is considering acquiring the BHI Transportation assets. Factoring into its consideration are: Lower Debt: significant savings because of less funds borrowed and at an interest rate of approximately 2.43% – 2.92% versus 4.25% or more for the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority (“BHITA”) – savings that can be … Continued
Current Forecast: Esla is now expected to weaken to a depression when it makes its closest approach just west of our area on Thursday. What to Expect: Heavy rain across may produce isolated flash flooding tonight through Thursday evening. Isolated tornadoes are also possible late tonight into Thursday. A few wind gusts of 30 to … Continued
The Village is monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa, a system that is expected to weaken to a depression by the time it reaches the Carolinas Wednesday night. The depression may produce isolated flash flooding and isolated tornadoes are also possible. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are possible late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon are … Continued
Village Offices will be Closed – Village offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Island Package Center & Post Office will be open this Saturday (7/3) but will also be closed on Monday (7/5). ICE vehicles are prohibited on Village public roads on observed holidays … Continued
The Village Council appreciates the Bald Head Association (BHA) attempting to survey its members regarding the proposed sale of the Transportation system to the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority (“TA”). However, we note with serious concern several inaccuracies in the chronology which could very well result in flawed survey results. The Council wishes to support … Continued
Boil Water Notice – In a follow-up to the island-wide water outage that occurred late Tuesday afternoon, the boil water advisory that was issued has been rescinded. Oftentimes a utility outage will affect a smaller number of Village Utilities customers. In these cases, the Village will only send notifications to the area that is affected. The Village … Continued
The repair to the water main has been made. Village Utilities is flushing the line and re-pressurizing the line to resume full service. This will take approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. The Boil Water Advisory is still in effect and is typically rescinded between 24-48 hours. More info here: https://villagebhi.org/departments-services/utilities/
The recent water main break has caused an island-wide water outage. Crews are making repairs right now and hoping to restore as soon as possible. Crews indicate it will take a minimum of one hour. A boil water advisory has been issued. The notice will be posted here shortly: https://villagebhi.org/departments-services/utilities/
The Village has just learned that a watermain has been hit by a construction crew working on the island. Village Utilities is assessing the damage and will proceed promptly with repairs. Some homes have reported no water pressure. Please standby for more information.