Chimney Sweep in Hanahan, SC

HANAHAN, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of Hanahan is moving forward with a project that will enhance stormwater management in its downtown area.

The downtown stormwater improvement project will start at the intersection of Loftis Road and Yeamans Hall Road, continuing along Yeamans Hall Road to its intersection with Sledge Street.

The Mayor of Hanahan, Christie Rainwater, says this initiative is part of a bigger plan to revitalize the downtown area.

“An opportunity with grant funding, American Rescue Plan Act, there have been a lot of partners with this specific project, and we are able to complete the streetscape project, and I love it because it’s just going to be literally helping over 20 structures with flooding. It’s going to look better for the community. There are so many benefits to it for the community from all different angles that they’re going to get to enjoy,” Rainwater says.

This project in total costs $2.4 million, with $54,000 provided by the city and the remaining funds coming from the American Rescue Plan Act’s State Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.

Transportation engineer at Stantec Consulting, Justin Tye, says the project will feature upgraded infrastructure, including larger pipes, new curbing, sidewalks, vegetation, and a resurfaced Yeamans Hall Road.

Tye says the improvements will help stormwater flow much quicker out of the downtown area.

“After completion of this project, it will have a positive impact to the downtown area by improving emergency vehicle access, improving the businesses for potential new investment, and also the transportation for the citizens here in Hanahan,” Tye says.

Rainwater says there could be some potential traffic impacts while construction is going on.

“You may need to be rerouted, or there might be a flag getting you from here to there. I would suggest being patient or maybe even consider an alternate route just during the time of construction, and in the end, it’s going to be worth it,” Rainwater says.

Project leaders say the South Carolina Office of Resilience is currently reviewing submitted bids and will select a contractor once that process is complete. They expect construction to start within the next month or two.

Rainwater says that the project must be complete by 2026 due to guidelines with ARPA funding, but that they anticipate it to be done before then.

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The city of Hanahan has been awarded a $50,000 grant from T-Mobile to revitalize a vacant city-owned parcel into a hub for the Hanahan Farmers Market. The initiative aims to enhance community engagement, support local businesses, and provide an accessible space for residents to connect and enjoy the town center.

Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater expressed appreciation for the grant, emphasizing its impact on fostering in-person connections among residents.

“We are extremely grateful to be chosen by T-Mobile as a recipient of their Hometown Grant program,” Rainwater said. “While T-Mobile often keeps people in our city connected virtually, this grant from them will now help people connect face-to-face at Hanahan’s new Farmers Market. Family and friends will gather, making memories and even extend those memories further into meals at home around the table using the very things they purchased at the market. This will also support local businesses as we welcome them to the space. The positive impact is endless. We are so grateful for the investment being made in our community. Thank you, T-Mobile.”

Brittney Altfield, a local artisan bakery owner and farmers market manager echoed the sentiment, highlighting the long-term benefits for the community.

“This generous grant from T-Mobile is more than just funding; it’s an investment in the long-term sustainability and resilience of our community,” Altfield said. “By strengthening our farmers market, we’re building a more secure local food system, supporting our local farmers, and creating a space where community members can connect and thrive. T-Mobile’s partnership will help create a more vibrant community gathering space that will help foster a stronger, healthier, and more connected community. We are profoundly thankful for T-Mobile’s support in building a brighter future for our town in Hanahan, South Carolina.”

A special event and check presentation will take place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at 5920 Steward St. in Hanahan.

Hanahan joins other South Carolina towns, including Florence, Marion, Myrtle Beach and Port Royal, in receiving T-Mobile Hometown Grants since the program’s launch in 2021. In total, T-Mobile has provided more than $350,000 in Hometown Grants to communities across the state. The program is designed to help small towns and rural communities transform public spaces through development initiatives focused on infrastructure, education, technology and the environment.

For more details, read T-Mobile's official announcement.