Flood risk and insurance costs from wetland loss and development
Key Questions
What are the quantified costs of wetland loss along local rivers?
A study shows $20.7M in wetland loss along the lower Ashley and $13.5M along the Cooper. This drives calls for stronger local wetland ordinances.
How might the Middleborough Condos project affect flooding?
Phase 3 wetland fill in West Ashley could worsen flooding and raise insurance costs for nearby properties. The comment period for the project ended June 26.
What award did Central Park Road drainage improvements receive?
Thomas & Hutton won APWA Project of the Year for the Central Park Road improvements. These efforts help mitigate flood risk and stabilize property values.
Study quantifies $20.7M wetland loss along lower Ashley, $13.5M along Cooper. Push for local wetland ordinances. Middleborough Condos Phase 3 wetland fill in West Ashley (comment period ended June 26) may worsen flooding and raise insurance costs. Directly impacts flood risk and insurance for West Ashley properties. Central Park Road drainage improvements (Thomas & Hutton) won APWA Project of the Year, demonstrating proactive flood mitigation that can stabilize property values in affected corridors.