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Town of James Island reports drainage repairs, Millpointe Park opening and community-center plans
Summary
Town leaders said three drainage projects are complete, slip-lining repairs were approved for remaining pipe failures, Millpointe Park opened recently and the town plans a design-build solicitation for a new community center on the Hillman lot.
Town of James Island officials updated the James Island Intergovernmental Council on completed drainage projects, imminent repair work, a new park opening and plans for a community center.
Mayor Lyon and town staff said the Quail Run, Ocean View and Woodhaven drainage projects are finished pending one final SWIP inspection for Woodhaven. The council discussed two further pipe failures in Quail Run and reported the town council approved slip-lining repairs at its last meeting to avoid disruptive open-cut replacement. A town official described the slip-lining method as less disruptive and cost-effective: "They put it in there and they use heat. They expand it. And it's almost as good as repairing it, digging it out, and having a lot of disruption and putting in concrete pipes. So ... we are moving forward with that."
The town announced a grand opening three weeks earlier for Millpointe Park, located near the city fire station on Fort Johnson Road, and said it will soon issue a design-build solicitation for a planned community center on the adjacent Hillman lot.
Town staff also said they are obtaining two radar speed signs for Dills Bluff at a hazardous curve by the pump station and reported continuing coordination with state DOT around permitting. The town said it is working with the county on Dills Bluff sidewalk design and with the county on neighborhood drainage meetings to follow up on resident concerns. No new ordinances or budget votes were taken during the presentation; the report was informational.
