Update 12/30/2019

Wood and Partners has been selected as the contractor for the park design.
http://www.woodandpartners.com. They have worked on many projects in the LowCountry 

-A kick off meeting has been held in December to officially start the project -WPI are reviewing documents, and will start the plan development shortly -It is anticipated that a survey will be developed and distributed for ideas and suggestions  during the late 1st quarter 

-The first public stakeholder workshop is anticipated in the late 1st quarter…details forthcoming -The park may be closed during construction and

As new details are developed we will post on our Facebook page, this website and via our mailing list and at the County Passive Parks website. here

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+++++Great news! 

The County has signed a contract for a Conceptual Plan for Whitehall Park! 

More info will be forthcoming, but the winning bid was awarded to Wood and Partners Incorporated, an excellent SC based Company chosen from a group of other talented companies. The project steering committee is comprised of representatives from Beaufort County, the City of Beaufort, the Beaufort County Open Land Trust and Friends of Whitehall Park.

The conceptual master plan is the first step in the design of the park and the process will involve input from the community through public meetings.

This is an exciting first step.

Stay tuned for more info!

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There are 4 members of the selection Team; County, City, Open Land Trust and Friends of Whitehall Park.

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Bids for a Conceptual Master Plan were received on 7/31/19

  -Finalists interviewed and final decision made COMPLETE

County Council approval needed, then contracts issued COMPLETE

Plan work starts

Stakeholder workshop scheduled

Final Plan issued

Approvals

Construction permits

Work begins

Park may be closed during construction

The mission of the Friends of Whitehall Park Fund is to sustain a collaborative effort between Beaufort, South Carolina residents and visitors which provides support for the preservation of natural resources and maintenance of Whitehall Park for community enjoyment and use for generations to come. This will be accomplished through volunteerism, partnerships, fund raising, and direct sponsorship.