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Pawleys Island Secures $1.5 Million for Stormwater Improvement Project

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Pawleys Island secured $1.5 million through Congressional assistance to fund a stormwater improvement project aimed at addressing chronic flooding and protecting water quality on the island. The project, which totals $1,875,000, requires town leaders to contribute $375,000 to begin. The funds are intended for areas like the Birds Nest, where specific roads currently lack storm drains.

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The funding addresses issues that Mayor Brian Henry stated have been a concern for the town for the past decade. The current stormwater project is only the initial phase of a comprehensive 5-to-10-year plan to improve drainage across the entire island.

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Who's involved

  • Pawleys IslandIsland requiring infrastructure upgrades to manage chronic flooding and water quality issues.
  • Russell FryCongressman who helped secure the $1.5 million funding package for the island's infrastructure.
  • Brian HenryTown leader involved in the planning of the long-term, island-wide resilience and drainage improvement strategy.

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