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Sen. Graham tours the Crab Bank site April 27, 2021, by Zlatan Hrvacevic
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham yesterday visited the Town of Mount Pleasant to discuss the recent agreement between the Army Corps’ Charleston District, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), and representatives of the town about the placement of dredged material for the Crab Bank Restoration project.
Following through on earlier commitments to re-evaluate before construction, the Corps’ recent data collection and discussions with their dredging contractor revealed that the planned construction methods would benefit from an adjusted footprint that is shifted substantially to the southeast.
This adjusted footprint will allow the contractor to take advantage of more areas of existing shallow water to begin their work and also addresses the Town’s concerns by placing dredged materials further to the southeast, shifting the edge of the footprint
Crab Bank restoration to begin soon April 16, 2021, by Zlatan Hrvacevic
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), and representatives of the Town of Mount Pleasant met on April 12 to review a noteworthy adjustment to the placement location of dredged material for the Crab Bank Restoration project.
Following through on earlier commitments to re-evaluate before construction, the Corps’ recent data collection and discussions with their dredging contractor revealed that the planned construction methods would benefit from an adjusted footprint that is shifted substantially to the southeast.
“We are excited to soon begin this important project for our community,” said Lt. Col.
Crab Bank renourishment location moved farther away from Shem Creek The US Army Corps of Engineers say they have moved the location of a bird sanctuary renourishment farther away from the mouth of Shem Creek following concerns of local leaders. (Source: Live 5) By Live 5 Web Staff | April 15, 2021 at 3:36 PM EDT - Updated April 15 at 4:50 PM
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - The US Army Corps of Engineers say they have moved the location of a bird sanctuary renourishment project farther away from the mouth of Shem Creek following concerns of local leaders.
According to the new plans, the dredged materials for the Crab Bank Restoration project will be placed further to the southeast, 1,400 feet further away from the mouth of the Shem Creek compared to the previous plan.