Join Us: Ribbon Cutting for Completion of Drainage Project
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Completion of Phase 3 Drainage Project at 41st Avenue
Project Funded in Part by the South Carolina Office of Resilience
ISLE OF PALMS, SC. - The City of Isle of Palms is thrilled to announce the successful completion of Phase 3 of the drainage projects at 30th, 36th and 41st Avenue Outfalls. To mark this significant milestone, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Wednesday, August 7, at 10 a.m. at the end of 41st Avenue, adjacent to the Isle of Palms Marina, which is located at 50 41st Ave. Attendees will include distinguished guests, officials and members of the local community.
During the ceremony, speakers will highlight the key features and benefits of the drainage project, emphasizing how it will help mitigate flooding risks and enhance the overall safety and resilience of the area.
The Phase 3 Drainage Project was undertaken to improve stormwater and tidal drainage across the island and improve the resilience of the city's infrastructure. Thanks to grant funding provided by the South Carolina Office of Resilience, this project has become a reality, benefiting our community and enhancing our preparedness for future challenges.
The project was also funded by the city’s capital projects fund bond proceeds.
We extend a warm invitation to the residents of Isle of Palms to join us for the ribbon cutting. This event provides an opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate our achievements and express our gratitude to the South Carolina Office of Resilience and all those who contributed to the successful completion of this vital project.
For more information about the ceremony, contact the city at (843) 886-6428.
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About the South Carolina Office of Resilience
The South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) is committed to enhancing the state's ability to anticipate, absorb, recover and thrive when presented with environmental changes and natural hazards. By coordinating statewide resilience, long-term recovery and hazard mitigation, SCOR aims to build a resilient future for all South Carolinians. This project is part of SCOR’s US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program. The goal of this program is to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of loss of life, injury, damage to and loss of property and suffering and hardship, by lessening the impact of future disasters.
About the City of Isle of Palms
Isle of Palms is a vibrant and resilient community dedicated to creating a sustainable and safe environment for its residents. With a focus on infrastructure development and community engagement, Isle of Palms is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens and preparing for future challenges.