Site work for a water / sewer project in Kingstree, South Carolina. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

As of July 17, 2025, per owner, design is complete and contractor identified. Construction started. The Town of Kingstree is seeking engineering services for the 2023 Water Improvements Project as outlined in the Request for Qualifications. Scope of Services: Surveys & Field Investigations 1. Survey shall include the areas depicted in the attached preliminary maps; field location of improvements; storm drainage structures including pipe sizes and invert elevations; and utilities all when evidenced by above ground structures or marked indicating approximate underground location. 2. Compile data, incorporate known utility data and provide an AutoCAD base drawing (Civil 3D if available) for detailed design. AutoCAD drawing shall be in NAD 83 South Carolina State Plane Coordinates and NAVD 88. AutoCAD drawing shall contain a TIN (Triangulated Irregular Network) surface and shall be completed with spot elevations and 1' contours (maximum) Over the last several years, the Town of Kingstree has undertaken extensive planning for the extension of water service outward from its 12-inch water main along the SC Highway 527 Corridor northwest of Kingstree. The residences just off of SC Highway 527 currently utilize shallow private wells for water supply which are plagued with high iron content (to be expected as one approaches Sumter), often inadequate sanitary protection, dropping groundwater levels, and a high potential for bacterial contamination. Not only do these areas not have safe and adequate drinking water, but they also must rely on fire protection from fire hydrants so far away that the fire department is forced to shuttle water to fight fires. The residents of this area have repeatedly petitioned the Town of Kingstree for water service or better water service for years. The Town gave some hope to some of the folks along the SC Highway 527 Corridor with the Jennyville Water Extensions which was completed in 2017. Citizens in the area north of the Jennyville Community have now recognized the benefits their neighbors are enjoying with public water service and fire protection, and they too now very much want public water service from the Town of Kingstree. Accordingly, the Town of Kingstree's proposed 2023 Water Improvements will address key water needs of other residences along the SC Highway 527 Corridor. The 2023 Water Improvements proposes the construction of approximately 15,000 feet new water mains ranging in size from 4-inch to 10- inch. These water mains would extend along Fernbrooke Drive, S. McCutchen Road, McClam Road, Closter Avenue, Wren Drive, Sunflower Drive, and Sunset Drive to serve approximately 67 residences. In keeping with Kingstree's plan to eventually loop its water system from SC Highway 527 northeastward to US Highway 52 to improve water service to the industries there, the project would include the beginning of this loop.