{"id":9,"date":"2023-01-20T12:40:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T17:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.springfishburne.com\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2025-09-09T13:42:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T18:42:47","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/springfishburne.com\/?page_id=9","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#051c4e\"><div class=\"wp-block-site-logo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/springfishburne.com\/\" class=\"custom-logo-link\" rel=\"home\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/springfishburne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CHS_Logo_White-scaled.png\" class=\"custom-logo\" alt=\"U.S. 17 Spring\/Fishburne Drainage Improvement Project\" srcset=\"https:\/\/springfishburne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CHS_Logo_White-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/springfishburne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CHS_Logo_White-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/springfishburne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CHS_Logo_White-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/springfishburne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CHS_Logo_White-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/springfishburne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CHS_Logo_White-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/springfishburne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CHS_Logo_White-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/springfishburne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CHS_Logo_White-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 60px) 100vw, 60px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-site-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/springfishburne.com\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"home\">U.S. 17 Spring\/Fishburne Drainage Improvement Project<\/a><\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.springfishburne.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.springfishburne.com\/?page_id=23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Phases<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.springfishburne.com\/?page_id=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallery<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.springfishburne.com\/?page_id=58\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-secondary-color has-foreground-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-92aade2ee4feab8ea1b317cef137087a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--custom--spacing--large, 8rem);padding-bottom:var(--wp--custom--spacing--large, 8rem)\"><div ><style>#sp-ea-52 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-52.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-52.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #ffffff;}#sp-ea-52.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #0f1784;}#sp-ea-52.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #649ee0;}#sp-ea-52.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #004f9e;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1779720000\"><div id=\"sp-ea-52\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-520\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse520\" aria-controls=\"collapse520\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Why a tunnel system?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse520\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-52\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-520\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>A tunnel system is being used due to the historic and extensive development that has occurred on the Charleston Peninsula. There is not enough space available at the ground surface to adequately address the needed drainage improvements. The use of a deep tunnel system avoids existing surface structures and surface utilities.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-521\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse521\" aria-controls=\"collapse521\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why does this project need to happen now?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse521\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-52\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-521\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>This project was identified as a priority due to the current impacts of flooding to the local community including residences, businesses, hospitals, and transportation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-522\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse522\" aria-controls=\"collapse522\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How does this project benefit Charleston?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse522\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-52\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-522\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The construction of the drainage improvements will ensure less frequent and less extensive flooding. This project also includes components that improve the streetscaping along the Septima Clark Parkway and adjacent roadways.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-523\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse523\" aria-controls=\"collapse523\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the time frame for construction?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse523\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-52\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-523\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Construction of Phase 1, which started construction of the Project, commenced in 2011 and was completed in 2013. Phase 2 was started in 2015 and was completed in 2017. Phase 3 began in 2016 and finished up in 2020. Current construction on Phase 4 is expected to be complete in 2023. Phase 5, which concludes construction of the Project with the installation of the pumps and pump station superstructure, is expected to be complete in 2025.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-524\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse524\" aria-controls=\"collapse524\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where will construction activities take place?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse524\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-52\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-524\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Aside from some minor work to sever the new system from the existing tidal system at the end of Phase 4, all remaining work will occur between the US17 overpasses adjacent to the Ashley River.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-525\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse525\" aria-controls=\"collapse525\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How is the tunnel constructed?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse525\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-52\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-525\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Large diameter (20ft to 30ft) concrete shafts are constructed to depths ranging from 120 to 170ft below ground level. A tunnel boring machine (TBM) is used to excavate the ground starting from one shaft and terminating at another shaft. As the TBM excavation progresses the ground is temporarily supported with lumber and steel. Once excavation is complete, concrete is placed to permanently support the tunnel; the tunnel ultimately acts as a large concrete pipe at the completion of construction.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-526\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse526\" aria-controls=\"collapse526\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What type of construction activities will occur?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse526\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-52\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-526\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>For Phase 4, construction consists of driving piles to support the pump station and outfall structures, excavation of soil to accommodate concrete placement for the pump station and outfall structures, construction of the wetwell and outfall, construction of a silt removal unit, installation of silt removal pumps, and installation of bar screens to remove trash before the water is discharged to the Ashley River. Phase 5 will consist of installation of the large stormwater pumps, each capable of pumping 120,000 gallons per minute, and construction of the pump station superstructure.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-527\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse527\" aria-controls=\"collapse527\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the City of Charleston doing to limit construction impacts?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse527\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-52\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-527\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Construction activities are monitored to determine impacts from light, sound, vibration, and ground movement. Construction activities are limited to daytime hours only when possible.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-528\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse528\" aria-controls=\"collapse528\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How will noise be controlled around the construction site?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse528\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-52\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-528\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The Contractor must follow applicable OSHA standards and City ordinances regarding noise levels. Construction activities are limited to daytime hours only when possible. Construction activities occurring during nighttime hours are staged to minimize noise when possible.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-529\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse529\" aria-controls=\"collapse529\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What safety precautions are being taken?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse529\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-52\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-529\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Signage will be posted at each of the project sites. Fencing is installed around the perimeter of all construction sites to prevent public entry. Additional security measures are installed at the shaft locations to prevent accidental falls once onsite.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-5210\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse5210\" aria-controls=\"collapse5210\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who can I call if there is an emergency?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse5210\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-52\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-5210\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>If there is an immediate concern related to health or property, call 911. Otherwise, call the City of Charleston at 843-724-7311.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-5211\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse5211\" aria-controls=\"collapse5211\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How can I contact the City of Charleston or ask questions during the project?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse5211\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-52\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-5211\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>We encourage you to ask questions throughout the project! If there is an immediate concern related to health or property, call 911. Otherwise, call the City of Charleston Citizen Services Desk at 843-724-7311.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-5212\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse5212\" aria-controls=\"collapse5212\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where can I go to stay connected with the project?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse5212\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-52\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-5212\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><strong>City of Charleston Citizen Services Desk<\/strong><\/p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; citizenservices@charleston-sc.gov<\/p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; (843) 724-7311<\/p><p><strong>Department of Stormwater Management<\/strong><\/p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Robin Kidd &#8211; Stormwater Outreach Coordinator<\/p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Kiddr@charleston-sc.gov<\/p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; (843) 214- 0146<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-secondary-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--custom--spacing--large, 8rem);padding-bottom:6rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>COntact us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">City of Charleston Citizen Services Desk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(843) 724- 7311<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Citizenservices@charleston-sc.gov<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Robin Kidd &#8211; 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