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Residents tell council sediment from nearby development has filled lake coves; ask for DHEC, Army Corps involvement
Summary
Multiple residents urged the city to investigate sedimentation in coves and a widening, deepening creek they blame on nearby development, seeking state and federal environmental agency review and remediation.
Several Tega Cay residents used the Jan. 21 public-comment period to press the council for action after what they described as aggressive sedimentation and erosion tied to nearby development.
Mike Becker, who lives two properties from the waterfront, told council that when Trinity Point moved dirt in late 2018, erosion control was inadequate and a creek that passes under Stonecrest Boulevard began contributing heavy sediment to the cove in front of his property. “The end of the dock is six inches deep now,” Becker said, contrasting earlier conditions when…
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