Water, warehouses and traffic study in the works in Bryan County
There is no shortage of things to get done in Bryan County.
There are a number of projects taking shape, most of which are centered around growth. The county is laser focused on its water supply as Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America gears up for the start of production, as well as its continued efforts in renovations to Hendrix Park.
Here is what to know from the April 9 county commissioner's meeting.
Stubbs Tract 2
Bryan County approved the water and sewer agreement for Stubbs Tract 2, a large chunk of land proposed for five warehouses that would comprise 1.5 million square feet. Located on Highway 80 in Ellabell, it is just minutes away from HMGMA.
According to the DRI report, the project is estimated to be worth $71 million. Estimated local tax revenues per year total $704,000.
The development would also see a significant amount of traffic. Out of the 2,541 vehicles estimated to travel through the development per day, 834 would be trucks.
The Traffic Impact Analysis report recommends roundabouts at the following areas:
Olive Branch Road and Highway 80
Highway 80 and State Route 119
Highway 119 and Old Highway 46
State Route 119 and Eastbound I-16 ramps
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The study also suggests widening 11 miles of Highway 80 to four lanes.
The move would add more traffic to an area already bogged down by motorists coming in and leaving Bryan County for work. HMGMA has some 6,000 employees working on the site daily.
Bryan-Bulloch County Water Transmission Main – Phase III
The county approved the Bryan-Bulloch County Water Transmission Main – Phase III, which is part of an ongoing project to support water needs for the Hyundai metaplant.
According to Bryan County Chairman Carter Infinger, the $20 million project is covered by American Rescue Plan Act funds.
The project description in the North Bryan Water and Sewer agreement says it will include, “An 1,800 gpm well with 16-inch water main near the Bulloch County line, municipal compound across the Bulloch County line including a meter station and booster pump station with a 30-inch water main along Highway 80, and a booster pump station on Old Cuyler Rd.”
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The county has also initiated a task order with Thomas and Hutton as the county is limited on its use of the Floridian Aquifer.
“Engineering design for two test wells in the Miocene Aquifer to evaluate and quantify the amount of water supply that can be developed from this alternative groundwater source,” will take place in South Bryan, according to Kathryn Downs, assistant county administrator for Bryan County.
Improvements at Harris Trail and Port Royal Road
The county is taking a closer look at one of its busiest intersections in Richmond Hill to improve traffic flow.
A traffic study for the intersection of Harris Trail Road and Port Royal Road is in the works. Suggested improvements on Harris Trail include widening the road, adding turn lanes, a roundabout, traffic signal or multiple improvements.
Latrice Williams is a general assignment reporter covering Bryan and Effingham County. She can be reached at lwilliams6@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Several projects are taking shape in Bryan County
