Williamsburg County Public Works
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Functions
v 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.
v 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.
v 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.
v 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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How do I get a driveway tile? |
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Call the Public Works office and put in an application over the phone. |
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When will my road be worked? |
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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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