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James Island council approves county hydro-excavation for Dill Avenue drainage, staff outlines wider repairs
Summary
The Town of James Island approved Charleston County-led hydro-excavation work on Dill Avenue for $16,420.25 from the town's stormwater bank fund and heard updates on multiple local drainage projects and permitting timelines.
The Town of James Island council voted unanimously to approve a Charleston County hydro-excavation contract for a persistent drainage problem at the end of Dill Avenue, funding the work from the town's stormwater bank fund.
The work approved covers specialized hydro-excavation to clear a large collection box and the constrained area between homes where equipment access is difficult. The council approved the county’s lower-cost estimate — $16,420.25 — instead of a private contractor quote because the county can use its own equipment and staff, town planning, zoning and public works specialist Melissa Flick told the council.
“My recommendation would be Charleston County because of the area that we’re having to get into amongst, you know, between the residential…
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