Jasper County agrees to allocate $180,961 from Beaufort‑Jasper partnership to close water main loop for Northpointe development

Jasper County Council unanimously approved a resolution on Jan. 6 directing $180,961 of Beaufort‑Jasper Community Partnership funds to an 8‑inch water main extension to close a loop that will serve the Salt/Northpointe development.

Staff recalled the Dec. 1 workshop presentation and said the project seeks to close the water system loop and improve service to the development. Staff reported the project draws on multiple funding sources: an S.C. Infrastructure Improvement Program grant, Southern Carolina Alliance funding, a Department of Commerce grant, substantial Northpointe investment and a matching pledge from the city of Hardeeville. The county’s recommendation is to use $180,961 of the partnership allocation to close the remaining funding gap; council approved the measure without dissent.

A presenter noted a total Beaufort‑Jasper Community Partnership allocation of $200,000 per year for five years ($1,000,000 total) available to Jasper County for water and infrastructure projects under specific criteria. Council members asked clarifying questions about the matching structure and private investment levels; staff provided grant amounts and emphasized that the county contribution would be matched by Hardeeville’s equal pledge.