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<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>
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<p>The drainage improvement project in Shell Point was set to begin this week.</p>
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<p>Beaufort County has contracted with J. Bragg Consulting, Inc. to perform field mapping, surveying services, and wetland delineations in order to develop construction plans for infrastructure improvements for the Shell Point neighborhood.</p>
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<p>Representatives from J. Bragg, Inc, and their subconsultants F&amp;ME Consultants, Inc., Infrastructure Consulting &amp; Engineering, PLLC, Surveying Consultants, Inc., and Surculus will perform this work through March 2023 in the Shell Point Community between Savannah Highway, Parris Island Gateway, and the marshes of the Broad River.</p>
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<p>There may be temporary lane closure and residents planning to traverse the area should take caution when driving through the survey zone. If possible, please limit travel on this road during this work effort as to not interfere with the work. The survey is estimated to be completed by mid March, weather and scheduling permitting.</p>
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<p>If you have any questions or concerns regarding J. Bragg or their subconsultants’ presence, or it you would it to know more about the purpose or status of the design plans, please visit the <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMjcuNzA1MjEzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3NoZWxscG9pbnRkcmFpbmFnZS5iZWF1Zm9ydGNvdW50eXNjLmdvdi8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.LdedT-vH6Kub4h38FAssB_9A3aSGgMHSRvWnD_Bw7oQ/s/566122596/br/153530142448-l">Shell Point Drainage Improvement Project website</a> at <a href="http://bit.ly/3l0h6kz">http://bit.ly/3l0h6kz</a> or contact Project Manager Julianna Corbin at <a href="mailto:julianna.corbin@bcgov.net">julianna.corbin@bcgov.net</a>.</p>
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