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Marion County authorizes Santee Cooper to survey county land for a small transmission-line expansion
Summary
The Marion County council approved a request allowing Santee Cooper to survey county-owned land adjacent to the industrial park for a roughly 20-foot transmission-line expansion and authorized the deputy administrator to sign survey paperwork to begin land assessment.
Marion County officials voted to allow Santee Cooper to conduct a land survey related to a proposed transmission-line expansion through county property near the industrial park.
During the council’s routine meeting, a staff member reported receiving a survey-permit request from Santee Cooper to determine how much county property would be acquired or affected by a roughly 20-foot expansion of a transmission main line adjacent to the retention pond off Gurley Road. The staff member requested authorization for the deputy administrator to sign the survey documents to begin the process.
The council moved and approved the authorization on a voice vote after brief procedural remarks; members recorded “aye” and the motion passed. The motion authorized staff to begin surveying the site so Santee Cooper can identify the area of land needed and next steps for potential acquisition.
The county did not provide a roll-call vote or a detailed timeline for any purchase or easement negotiations during the meeting. No engineering plans or final property impacts were presented; the action at this meeting authorized only the survey work and signature authority for staff.
The council’s authorization will allow Santee Cooper to complete the field work necessary to determine whether a formal easement, purchase, or other land-acquisition step is needed. Staff indicated additional council engagement would follow once survey results identify precise impacts or required property interests.
