Williamsburg
County Public Works
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Functions
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Our
purpose is to develop and implement programs, practices, and procedures
for the maintenance of the county’s roads and bridges for the
Department of Public Works while exercising independent judgments and
initiatives in the operation of the department in a cost efficient,
professional manner.
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The
Public Works department provides road grading to unpaved
roads. We provide bush hog maintenance to these roads, plus
approximately 19.8 miles of paved roads.
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The
hauling and placement of materials such as coquina, slag, clay, and
dirt are performed daily in order to provide and maintain safe
traveling surfaces.
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Drainage
maintenance is performed through the operation of backhoes, track hoes,
and ditching machines in order to maintain and keep clear roads side
ditches and outfall ditches.
Frequently
Asked Questions
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Q:
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How
do I get a driveway tile? |
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A:
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Call
the Public Works office and put in an application over the phone. |
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Q:
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When
will my road be worked? |
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A:
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All
County roads are maintained on a regular schedule. |
Common Terms
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Plowing/scraping:Terms
used to describe work performed by motor graders on dirt roads. |
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Coquina:Limestone
used as a base to stabilize roads. |
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Slag:Crushed
remnants of steel production. |
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Outfall
Ditch:A ditch that allows water
to drain from the roads. |
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Right
of Way/Easement:A Legal document
granting the County access for road maintenance purposes. |
Contact
Information
| Contact
Person: |
Zella
Major, Director of Public Works |
| Mailing
Address: |
236
County Camp Road
Kingstree, SC 29556 |
| Phone: |
(843)
382-2881 |
| Fax: |
(843)
382-3114 |
Office Hours:
Monday thru
Friday 8am to 4 pm
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