Darlington County, Lamar team up for wastewater improvements
The Lamar wastewater oxidation pond is located on Zion Road outside the town limits of Lamar.
LAMAR, S.C. -- Darlington County is partnering with the Town of Lamar to make improvements and upgrades to the Lamar Wastewater Plant because of planned economic development nearby.
The county, in partnership with the Town of Lamar, is able to do this after being awarded a total of $3.5 million in grants from the state.
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“We were looking at being able to do some economic development in the area, and so partnering together, rather than them just doing general maintenance costs, we're doing maintenance upgrades so that the wastewater treatment plant can function more efficiently and provide a little bit more wastewater treatment capacity for economic development purposes,” Darlington County Administrator Charles Stewart said.
The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Grant for $1.5 million was awarded as well as a "companion grant" from the State Revolving Fund for $2 million.
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“They're technically different agencies but they work hand in hand,” Stewart said. “... They work simultaneously to help with water and sewer infrastructure issues for municipalities and governments in South Carolina.”
With these grants, the county hopes to assist the Town of Lamar in not only making necessary repairs, but also upgrading the wastewater treatment plant to help bring economic growth to the area.
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Darlington County Council recently approved second reading of an ordinance allowing for the purchase of 234 acres for $1.57 million just outside the town limits for the purpose of economic growth. There is no planned industry or company coming to the lot, but this purchase will position the land to be open to growth.
The property is located on Warren Avenue (Highway 401), right outside of town and across the street from Ideal Road.
The wastewater treatment plant improvement process has begun with preliminary meetings to discuss the changes. The desire would be to have all improvements complete within 12 months, Stewart said.
“We can't do economic development and promote bringing in new business and industry if there's not adequate water and wastewater treatment for them,: Stewart said. “It's just not possible. So, for us, it's a big step.”
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