Myrtle Beach Announces Installation of New Waterline
Myrtle Beach, S.C. – The city of Myrtle Beach has recently announced a major infrastructure project set to commence this fall. Local crews will be installing a new water line, replacing a system that has been serving the city for nearly forty years. The new line will ensure a steady supply of drinking water for the growing population of Myrtle Beach and the Northern Myrtle Beach areas.
Project Details
The installation will officially begin in September at the “Mama Canal”, situated close to the Broadway Grand Prix. The majority of the work will commence at 29th Avenue North and Old Bryan Drive. The line will then extend along Old Bryan Drive to 33rd Avenue North and terminate at Highway 17.
City officials have assured residents that there will be minimal to no interruptions to the water supply as the work gets underway. They underscored this point in an announcement post shared on social media – “It will ensure the growing numbers of City of Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach residents always have a steady supply of drinking water“.
Phased Approach and Funding
This project makes up the first phase of a broader four-phase initiative. The entire first phase is expected to span six months, with each subsequent phase following a similar timeline. State of South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority grant will fund this project. Further details regarding additional phases, including timelines and specific undertakings, are yet to be disclosed.
Residents should anticipate some road closures during this process, although specifics regarding which areas will be affected and when have not been provided at this stage. The city has pledged to provide further updates as the commencement date approaches.
An Essential Upgrade
The installation of this new waterline is an important step in updating the city’s aging infrastructure. With a rapidly growing population, the demand for reliable access to drinking water has increased. Therefore, replacing the almost four-decades-old waterline is a necessary measure to meet this growing demand and solidify the city’s water provisions for impending demographic growth.
Further information and updates on this essential project will be released by HERE News Network in the coming months.
