Highlands Lake Dedge Update
The Lakes Committee and Board of Directors continue to look into options around the Highlands Lake dredging.
Since the Town Hall meeting, we have had additional depth measurements taken down toward the Dam and along the shoreline on the homeowners property side. Material samples were also collected. Near the Dam and shoreline there was organic material consisting of leaves and tree debris as was expected. Off of the Dam and toward the deeper sections, typical soft mud deposits were noted. Additional depth maps from our lakes contractor have been reviewed.
Other methods of dredging and access are still being explored.
Penny Road Sidewalk Extension
Lochmere has been notified by NC Department of Transportation (DOT) that they plan to extend the sidewalk along Penny Road from the east Oak Grove Elementary School entrance to Loch Highlands Drive. This project will extend the sidewalk along the north side of Penny Road for about ½ mile. This is Project NO: BL-0051.
The DOT plans to begin Right of Way Acquisition in July 2024, with construction planned for August 2025.
This sidewalk will greatly improve safety for residents in this area.
Please refer any questions and comments to Lochmere's Community Manager, Andy Siouville, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 919-233-7640.
Lilly Atkins Sidewalk Extension & Crossing
The Town of Cary has notified Lochmere that they plan to install an extension of the sidewalk along a section of Lilly Atkins Road. The sidewalk will extend from the current Lochmere asphalt trail opposite the tennis courts along to Maltland Dr.
The good news for Lochmere is that this will include a crosswalk from Clubwood Lane in the Whisperwood neighborhood of Lochmere across Lilly Atkins to the Recreation Club facilities.
The Board is working with the Town of Cary on adding a short sidewalk from that crossing into the existing sidewalk by the tennis courts.
Because the Town of Cary is needing to have some temporary and permanent easements for the sidewalk, the Association is going to be compensated financially which will offset any costs involved to add the sidewalk into the Recreation Club.
The crosswalk is near a slight bend in the road so the Town is looking to add some kind of LED warning signs for drivers.
The project is expected to be started sometime in 2024 but an exact date is not known yet.
We will post updates as we know more. Please direct any questions or comments to Community Manager, Andy Siouville, at 919-233-7640 ot This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..