Charleston's Hidden Flood Defense

Charleston’s $200 million U.S. 17 drainage project, spanning 500 acres and hidden beneath the city, is nearing completion after 15 years — protecting hospitals, schools, police, and emergency hubs from flooding. While gravity has already helped since 2022, the full pump system will move an Olympic pool’s worth of water every two minutes, ensuring critical routes stay clear during hurricanes and heavy rains. Final touches are underway, with full operation expected this summer. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf8c0feb0dab3185