Beaufort County Northern Regional Plan Implementation Committee October 23, 2026, 9:00 AM

The Beaufort County Northern Regional Plan Implementation Committee met on October 23, 2026. Representatives of Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority presented its “Go To Sewer” initiative to transition homes with failing septic systems to public sewer. The authority’s board committed $5 million annually for three years toward these projects, intended to leverage grants and partner funding. The All Joy project is being built in phases and is expected to connect about 300 homes; the authority reported that design is underway for later phases. Port Royal’s Casablanca Circle project, expected to connect about 26 residents, has a CDBG grant, and the authority may be asked to waive capacity fees. Christine Place and Chechessee were discussed as potential future projects based on community interest and water-table and water-quality data. Connection costs have been covered or shared in earlier projects, with future arrangements dependent on available funding. No procurement award or spending vote was taken by the committee.