Southern Lowcountry Regional Board - September 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM

The Southern Lowcountry Regional Board meeting held on September 22, 2026, focused extensively on development and infrastructure projects within the City of Buford and the Town of Port Royal. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on completed and ongoing capital improvement projects such as apartment complexes, stormwater drainage upgrades, and streetscape enhancements. Notable projects mentioned were the Grace Track Buford Apartments (340 units), Point Grand Apartments, Handover Park Apartments, and several affordable housing developments. The board also discussed significant stormwater projects funded through ARPA and state funds, including an $11 million waterfront park drainage upgrade and other drainage projects with contractors like J Hires and Gulfream. Additionally, the Town of Port Royal presented on a $1.6 million Paris Avenue improvement project funded by CDBG and general funds, and plans for dock construction bidding were outlined. The meeting addressed transportation challenges linked to rapid development, with discussions on a proposed transportation sales tax and impact fees managed at the county level. A six-month moratorium on apartment construction was also discussed to manage growth and infrastructure strain. The board considered drafting a resolution to support legislative efforts addressing service call fees and moratorium policies. Future agenda items include presentations on data center ordinances and regional resilience initiatives. Overall, the meeting highlighted coordinated regional efforts to manage growth, infrastructure funding, and procurement of construction and consulting services.