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Edisto Beach confirms funding for current USACE renourishment; planning for future cycles underway
Summary
Town staff reported that funding for the current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers renourishment project has been secured and the Town’s appraiser has begun work under a dual‑premise approach; Council discussed planning for future renourishment and funding cycles.
Town Administrator Mark Aakhus updated Council on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) beach renourishment project and said a dual‑premise appraisal methodology has been advanced and the town’s appraiser has begun work. "Funding for the project has been secured," the minutes state. Mayor Crawford Moore added that the Town is planning for future renourishment cycles and their funding needs.
Council did not set specific future funding commitments at the retreat but discussed the need to anticipate recurring costs and maintain a strategy for future renourishment projects. Staff will continue appraisal work and monitor funding timelines for subsequent cycles.
