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North Litchfield Emergency Beach Access

Midway Fire and Rescue Response Vehicle

Gated Access From Roadway

The project consisted of the design and permitting of an access way over the beach dunes that would allow for  vehicles of the Midway Fire and Rescue Squad to reach the beach in the event of an emergency.  An additional requirement was to employ a traffic control system to prohibit other vehicles from using the access while still allowing pedestrians and the physically challenged free movement.  The access was designed at a ADA accessible slope that did not compromise the integrity of the protective function of the dune system for the adjacent residences.  The ten foot width of the existing easement required the design of timber retaining walls to make the transition to the existing dune profile.  A finely crushed oyster shell was utilized as the top coat to retain the natural look of the surrounding area and to allow for easy movement of wheelchairs and strollers.  The access was constructed by employees of the Georgetown County Public Services Department.