BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County, in partnership with Santee Cooper, held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning for the Mega Boat Landing project at 933 Broughton Rd. in Moncks Corner.
Formerly the Atkins Boat Landing/Lions Beach site, the project site spans approximately 14 acres on Lake Moultrie. Project plans include renovating and expanding the property to include the following improvements:
- Six new boat launch ramps and a dock protected by a new breakwater
- Event pavilion
- Walking trail
- Approximately 180 boat trailer parking spaces
- Approximately 180 passenger vehicle spaces
- Additionally, there will be a Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office outpost dock for deputies to respond to lake emergencies.
“We’re excited that this new park will be much more than a boat landing. We’ve incorporated public safety, pedestrian paths, a special events venue, beach access, and 2,000 feet of shore line to enjoy views or fish from the land,” said Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb. “We’re also excited that this new landing will provide relief for some of our other boat landing locations that are significantly overcrowded. County Council would like to thank Santee Cooper and Berkeley County Delegation for their partnership and support.”
Santee Cooper will design and permit the project’s marine elements, including the docks and breakwater. Berkeley County Engineering will permit the design plans in cooperation with the Town of Moncks Corner and S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Berkeley County Roads and Bridges will perform all work on the land/parking lot. The proposed site plan for land use went before the Town of Moncks Corner Board of Zoning Appeals on July 6 and was unanimously approved.
“Thank you Berkeley County; thank you Santee Cooper; thank you for this opportunity to bring so many people to the Lowcountry’s Hometown, the most beautiful place on Earth. I can’t wait for the ribbon-cutting,” said Moncks Corner Mayor Michael Lockliear.
Funding for the project is being provided by the Berkeley County Delegation “Water Recreation Funds” and from the Berkeley County Accommodations Tax Committee, with additional costs being offset by work performed in-house by Berkeley County and Santee Cooper. On March 22, 2021 Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors approved a long-term gratis lease to Berkeley County for the project.
This project is expected to be complete by Fall 2022.
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