Progress
Progress in Vandemere is powered by grants, partnerships, and community-driven projects that strengthen our waterfront, improve infrastructure, and enhance quality of life. From living shorelines and flood resilience to improved public access, recreation, and community facilities, these investments are helping build a stronger, more connected, and more resilient Vandemere.
Resilience
RCCP Living Shoreline Grant
Erosion Control
Establishing a living shoreline around the waterfront park to prevent erosion.
Streamflow Rehabilitation
Assistance Program (StRAP)
Clearing out debris and re-establishing the town stormwater drainage system.
RCCP Grant
Drainage Improvement
Clearing out debris and re-establishing the town ditching and drainage system.
Quality of Life
NCDOT Multi-Modal Grant
Master Planning
Planning grant to assess for sidewalks and bike paths off Pennsylvania Avenue; the primary road through Vandemere.
The Heritage
Connection Trail (HCT)
A Project connecting historical places and points of interest through town via trails and interactive storytelling signs.
The Duke Energy Foundation
Grant for the HCT
Funding through Duke Energy for Heritage Connection Trail signage and amenities.
Rural Community Capacity Grant
Community Center Master Planning
Planning for a future Community Center/venue and for repairs and improvements to the waterfront park.
NC DEQ Water Access Grant
ADA Compliant Fishing Pier
Funding to support the build of an ADA-compliant fishing pier; the anchor to the Heritage Connection Trail.
Infrastructure
DRMG
Road Improvement
Road improvement in Port Vandemere subdivision. Sedimentation and erosion control enhanced
ARPA Grant & Private Funds
Sewer Expansion
Extension of sewer from Port Vandemere subdivision to Pennsylvania Avenue is support of housing development
