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Council hears engineering report on Pecan Orchard flooding; staff to pursue state grant and refer to finance committee
Summary
An engineering study of Pecan Orchard flooding estimated about $1.2 million in construction work to reduce recurring inundation; the county will pursue a state RIA grant (75% construction) and asked the finance committee to prepare a local match plan.
Kershaw County council members and neighbors heard an engineering assessment of chronic flooding in the Pecan Orchard subdivision and directed staff to pursue a state infrastructure grant and return funding options to the finance committee.
Councilman Russell Jones introduced the item and showed photos of deep, recurring flows across driveways and yards. The county contracted Michael Baker International to study the neighborhood and propose projects. Company staff told the council they developed a package of improvements to improve…
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