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 Contact Stefanie Nagid snagid@bcgov.net


Breaking News

Whitehall Non-Park Development

Non-Park Construction Begins

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1/7/2022

*** Due to Construction Park will be closed until further notice ***

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Whitehall update September 1, 2021


Many of you know that the approved and operating plan for the Non-Park portion of Whitehall is a substantial improvement in many, many respects as compared to other plans with apartments and much greater density.

The plan being implemented is shown below. 


It consists of:

21 single Family homes

8 Town Homes

5 Mixed Use/Commercial properties along US 21


Many of the lots have been sold and plans are underway for their construction.


Construction of the infrastructure (roads, sewer, water, electricity, drainage) will be starting shortly.

From WDG:


Silt fence will be placed around the entire ten acre site.

Tree protection will be placed around protected trees. Whitehall Development Group's sale to the County preserved the ten acres of water front along with magnificent live oak trees.

Construction of the new entrance will begin in September. Access to the park is planned to remain in its current location as long as it is deemed safe. 

The tree housing the eagle’s nest will have tree protection around it. This tree is outside of the 330 foot perimeter of most of the construction activity. Within 660 feet, efforts will be made to minimize excessive noise. WDG has hired wildlife consulting firm, MMI and stays in contact with US Fish and Wildlife. A wildlife permit was issued July 6, 2021. 

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Though construction will impact the park, it will remain open as long as "access is deemed safe” as described above.


Planning activities for the park itself continue to progress and none of the construction activities are part of the park implementation. Those activities will begin by the middle of 2022.



We remain in frequent contact with Whitehall Development group and will report updates as we receive them.


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Article in Gazette


https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/community/beaufort-news/article254463128.html











Breaking News 2020

Over two years ago, the Citizens of Beaufort County purchased 10 acres of land to create Whitehall Park.
Recently, the County contracted with Wood and Partners to develop a Park Master Plan. As you may know, there are intentionally substantial restrictions on the amount of impermeable material (buildings and roads mainly) This plan accomplishes that, we believe. We hope that the additional objectives of minimal footprint with maximum community usefulness has been achieved. It will be a beautiful place with places to walk,  to bike,  to picnic, to gather, to sit on a bench, to swing on a trellis/ bench swing. All taking in the tremendous views and massive trees.

(a larger "zoomable" version of this plan is available in the survey or here at our website


***County Press Release here

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Whitehall is OPEN!

Meeting Canceled


The Open House event scheduled for July 8th has been canceled due to COVID19 concerns. The Planning Team will be providing a draft plan online for community comment and input in August. Stay tuned

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Update 7/1/2020


The Open House event scheduled for July 8th has been canceled due to COVID19 concerns. The Planning Team will be providing a draft plan online for community comment and input in August. Stay tuned









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





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County Has Acquired Whitehall

Beaufort County has acquired Whitehall Park!

Now the work begins for building a Park.

A Steering Committee has been formed to help direct the design, use and construction of the park, consisting of:

-Beaufort County

-City of Beaufort

-Whitehall Development Group

-Beaufort County Open Land Trust

-Friends of Whitehall Park




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Our mission

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.

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Why Whitehall Park?

Nature

The park has magnificent Ancient Live Oaks in a setting abutting water and scenic marsh views


Nearby Facilities

The balance of the development will include shops and restaurants within the Whitehall property outside the park.

Improved environmental impact

The park plan reduces the density of the project and eliminates scores of residences. That could reduce the traffic by hundreds of cars a day as compared to the current approved plan.

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What is our objective

What is our objective

We are a community-based organization focused on helping to make Whitehall Park a reality and to make it a special place for our entire community.


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Who are we?

Who are we?

Who are we?

Who are we?

 We're a group of  interested citizens hoping to help make Whitehall Park a reality, and to provide ongoing support for the park.


We intend to complement and supplement other local organizations. Our mission is confined to one objective...Whitehall Park.



Our Board

Who are we?

Who are we?

Paul Butare
Jean Felix

Dr. Caroline Fermin
Jason Hincher

Dr. Trudi Kissiah
Robert Semmler
Mark Weeks


Advisory Board:

Delk Haigler

Caylor Romines, BCOLT

Michael Murphy

David Prichard, City of Beaufort



Open land trust announcement

Open land trust announcement

Open land trust announcement

Here's the Press release from the open land trust

Open Land Trust Announcement

Article in the Gazette

Open land trust announcement

Open land trust announcement

  Article on Whitehall 

Gazette 7/28/2019

https://www.facebook.com/206335966707148/videos/207322419941836/

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Files related to Whitehall 


Press Release Friends of Whitehall Park (pdf)Download
Current park proposal (pdf)Download
The Whitehall Plan if the park is not approved. (pdf)Download

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