Georgetown County Water & Sewer District launches online hub to track voter-approved capital projects

The Georgetown County Water & Sewer District has launched a new online project hub to keep residents updated on the progress of five major infrastructure projects funded through the local Capital Project Sales Tax.

Voter-approved capital improvement initiatives represent an estimated $36.1 million investment in Georgetown County’s water and wastewater system. The newly created Capital Project Sales Tax Projects web page serves as a central resource where community members can track status updates, view project maps, and follow development milestones through planning, design, permitting, and construction. 

The five projects target key infrastructure needs across the county, including expanding sewer access in low-lying residential areas, improving drinking water reliability, and upgrading aging water lines to boost fire protection capabilities.

“We are thrilled to launch this portal and give our citizens a clear, transparent window into how their tax dollars are working to improve local infrastructure,” said Tommie Kennedy, executive director of the Georgetown County Water & Sewer District. “These five critical projects will deliver cleaner, safer, and more reliable water and sewer services to hundreds of families, while ensuring Georgetown County is well-prepared for long-term growth and prosperity.”

The funded projects include:

• Sampit Community Sewer Improvements: A $13.3 million project extending public sanitary sewer service from Saints Delight Road and Pennyroyal Road along Powell Road to Walker Road and surrounding streets.
• Jerusalem & Northwest Pee Dee Water Improvements: A $2.3 million investment extending potable water service and fire hydrants to more than 60 residents along Jerusalem Road, County Line Road, and Old Pee Dee Road.
• Hwy 701 Corridor Phase I & II Water Improvements: A $7.4 million initiative building an 18-inch trunkline between the Robert E. Barker Water Treatment Plant and an elevated storage tank to connect the Kilsock and Plantersville systems.
• Hwy 701 Corridor Phase III Water Improvements: A $7.8 million project replacing and upsizing aging water infrastructure across Plantersville, Choppee, and Annie Village to enhance system hydraulics and fire protection.
• Saint Luke Community Sewer Improvements: A $5.3 million project bringing public sewer access to homes in low-lying areas currently relying on private septic systems.

Residents can access updates and detailed project breakdowns directly through the Georgetown County Water & Sewer District Portal.