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Council hears options for Camp Pendara (4‑H) renovations, staff to return with costs and next steps

5675922 · August 5, 2025
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County staff and finance department described renovation options for Camp Pendara (formerly a 4‑H site): ADA upgrades, roof work, partial dorm renovation/repurposing, shooting-range improvements and site infrastructure; estimated immediate improvements $150,000–$200,000, with larger dorm work potentially $200,000+.

County staff and finance department staff briefed the Dorchester County Council on Aug. 5 on options to renovate and repurpose Camp Pendara, a 24.57‑acre property the county recently acquired that includes Osborne Hall, a dormitory, an open-air pavilion and a shooting range.

Joe Ehr, listed in the presentation as a financial analyst working with the finance department, said the county is exploring a mix of improvements to support community programming, youth development and collaboration with 4‑H. Ehr said the county’s initial implementation estimate for site improvements that address accessibility, roofing and…

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