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Dorchester County approves $4.125 million greenbelt contribution for 1,644‑acre conservation purchase
Summary
County council authorized using $4,125,000 in greenbelt funds toward acquiring 1,644 acres near Ridgeville; the South Carolina Conservation Bank committed $3.1 million and the South Carolina Forestry Commission and partners will supply additional funds, with the Forestry Commission to be long‑term owner.
Dorchester County council on Feb. 18 authorized a county administrator request to contribute $4,125,000 in greenbelt funds toward the acquisition of 1,644 acres on Old Beach Hill Road near Ridgeville.
County Administrator Jay Ward presented the recommendation and said the landowner agreed to reduce the asking price by roughly $1 million. The South Carolina Conservation Bank has committed $3,100,000 toward the…
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