More than $32 million in state funding is headed to projects across Horry and Georgetown counties following Gov. Henry McMaster’s signing of H. 3305, the state’s supplemental appropriations bill.
The nonrecurring funding supports infrastructure, public safety, economic development and quality-of-life projects throughout the Grand Strand. For a region experiencing significant growth, these investments can help communities address current needs while preparing for the future.
Horry County
More than $23 million is directed toward projects in Horry County, ranging from major infrastructure and public safety investments to recreation, resiliency and downtown redevelopment.
Among the projects are $6.1 million for resurfacing the Highway 544 Socastee Bridge, more than $5 million for public infrastructure in downtown Myrtle Beach and $2 million for a new Horry County fire station. Additional funding will support projects in Conway, North Myrtle Beach, Loris and other communities across the county.
Georgetown County
Georgetown County will receive more than $7.1 million for local projects.
The funding includes $2 million for Murrells Inlet dredging, $1.5 million for the Murrells Inlet landing ramp replacement, $1.22 million for Brookgreen Gardens’ Purdy Center and more than $1.1 million for drainage improvements along MLK Drive.
Multi-County Projects
An additional $2.25 million will support projects serving communities across county lines. That includes $1.25 million for the Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District operations center and $1 million for the Town of Andrews public safety complex.
Investments in roads, drainage, public infrastructure and community assets help ensure the Grand Strand can keep pace with continued growth. Reliable infrastructure and well-supported communities improve quality of life for residents while strengthening the environment for businesses, workers and future economic development.
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce thanks members of the Horry and Georgetown County legislative delegations for advocating for these regional investments. Continued collaboration among state and local leaders helps direct state resources toward the infrastructure, services and community assets needed to support residents, accommodate continued growth and strengthen the Grand Strand’s long-term economic vitality.
