The City of Fayetteville, NC, and its homeowners are in the midst of a road repair dispute following the storm’s damages. As of this writing, repairs have yet to commence.
Road Repair Dispute in Full Swing
A road repair dispute has emerged between homeowners and the City of Fayetteville over who is responsible for repairing a road that washed out after Tropical Storm Debby. A section of Siple Avenue collapsed when the dam beneath breached during the storm, sparking a heated debate over repair responsibilities.
The City of Fayetteville claims that Siple Avenue is a city road. However, officials have pointed out that the Rayconda Homeowners Association owns the Rayconda Lake and Dam beneath it.
This isn’t the first time the road has faced issues. During Hurricane Matthew in 2016, the same road collapsed, leaving part of the neighborhood isolated for days. The city eventually repaired the road and constructed a second entrance to the neighborhood.
Derrick Thompson, a former Rayconda HOA president and current Fayetteville District 6 Councilman, stated that he is working on securing funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the repairs.
The HOA and the city have not engaged in discussions about rebuilding the road, leaving the timeline for any potential repairs uncertain.
