international drive - riding on a penny

A Presentation to

Horry County Council

May 18, 2010

INTERNATIONAL DRIVEA RIDE II

Program Project

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Proposed Alignment

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Length: ±30,000ft = 5.6 miles ±Section: Two (2) lane with expansion to four (4) lane R/W 125’

List of Issues with SCDNR

Wetland Impacts

Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Habitat

Access Restrictions

Road Closure for Controlled Burns

Bear Crossings

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Plan View Showing Key Features

SCDNR Issues

Wetland Impacts Avoidance Minimization Mitigation

1) Right-of-way needsCurrent 25’ easement 7± acresRegulatory Permitting 9± acres

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Total: 16± acres2) Regulatory Permitting

SCDNR HURDLES

$1 Million±Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Habitat

Access Restrictions

Controlled Burn Roadway Closures

Bear Crossings

Tunnels and Fill ($2.0 million)Fencing ($0.6 million)

Total Additional Cost: $3.6 million

Thank You / Questions

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Initial Construction Section Looking North

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Ultimate Construction Section

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Detail of Proposed Gates / Signage

Bear Fencing Detail

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Section / Detail of Proposed Bear Crossing Structure