Month: January 2020
January 27, 2020
Quarter 1 Town Notes Published
The Quarter 1 edition of Town Notes is now available. Read it online. In this issue: 2020 Census Mayor’s Corner Town Council Quarter in Review Parkway Improvement Project Kiawah Rising Deer Population Fall Migration Banding and more This is the digital issue of Town Notes. Residents signed up for the print edition will receive a mailed […]
January 24, 2020
Addendum #1 – Kiawah Island Parkway Improvement Project
McCormick Taylor, Inc. has released Addendum #1 to the bid package and documents for the Kiawah Island Parkway HMA Paving project. The original posting can be viewed here. For questions or additional information, please contact: Project Manager, Mike Sullivan, PE, 1441 Main Street, Suite 875, Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: 803-978-2744 Email: jmsullivan@mccormicktaylor.com
January 22, 2020
Beachwalker Drive Traffic Notice
Beginning January 23 through February 18, construction crews will be working on Beachwalker Drive (near the County Park entrance) to replace a damaged storm drain. Several trees may need to be removed in the process. During this time, Beachwalker Drive will be one lane, and traffic control will be present until the project is complete. […]
January 22, 2020
Sea Islands Christmas Bird Count 2019-2020
By Aaron Given, Town Biologist The 9th Sea Islands Christmas Bird Count occurred on January 3, 2020. Temperatures were mild this year, ranging from the upper 60’s to the lower 70’s all day long. Participants had to deal with south winds ranging from 12-20 mph, which undoubtedly, affected the birding. The strong winds kept some […]
January 16, 2020
Request for Bids – Kiawah Island Parkway Improvement Project
The Town of Kiawah Island is soliciting bids from interested consultants for HMA Paving and Miscellaneous Related Items for the Kiawah Island Parkway, Town of Kiawah Island, Charleston County, SC. The successful bidder shall provide all necessary services and documents as outlined in the request documents. The complete Bid Package is available here or may […]
January 08, 2020
Parkway Improvement Project – Landscaping Update
Last month, the Town announced plans for a Kiawah Island Parkway improvement project that would include improvements to the landscaping between the roundabout and the main gate. Outdoor Spatial Design (OSD) was selected to design the landscaping component, and initial conceptual renderings were distributed to the community for feedback. At yesterday’s meeting, OSD presented Town Council […]
January 08, 2020
2019 In Review
The Town kicked off 2019 with a formal flood mitigation adaptation partnership with the College of Charleston to support the research of Lucas Hernandez on coastal resiliency with a focus on sea-level rise. Biologists and volunteers conducted the 8th annual Sea Islands Christmas Bird Count, which recorded 16,570 individual birds and 155 different species including […]
January 02, 2020
Cultural Events Application
The Town recognizes that arts and cultural events are essential elements in the character and quality of life in the vibrant community of Kiawah Island. The Town’s Cultural Events Fund (CEF) is used to build tourism and economic development through the presentation of cultural events and activities for tourists. The CEF will contribute to the […]