Pawleys Island Secures $1.5 Million for Stormwater Improvement Project
What happened
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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Why it matters
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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The entities involved
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Pawleys Island
island in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States
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Russell Fry
American politician (born 1985)
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