Category: Get the Scoop

Beach Management Update

On By SIPOAIn Beach, Beach Projects, Engineering, Environmental, Get the Scoop, GOMC

Next month, SIPOA will begin a sand scraping project to relocate sand from an area of the beach with an abundant sand supply to an area of the beach with a diminished sand supply.

150,000 cubic yards of sand will be moved from the intertidal beach in the area in front of Boardwalk 1 to the area between Boardwalks 7 and 9. Many residents have noticed the erosion at the end of Boardwalk 9 and the recently closed Boardwalk 7. This project will rebuild the dry sand beach in these areas and in front of the seawall.

If you would like to know more about this project and/or other beach management-related topics, please plan to attend the next Get the Scoop Presentation on September 14th at 3:00 PM at Oyster Catcher Community Center. Patrick Barrineau (Coastal Science & Engineering) and I will present on the sand scraping project. They will also provide an update on the status of the future Captain Sams Inlet Relocation project.

Get the Scoop – Beach Management

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Steve Hirsch (SIPOA) and Patrick Barrineau (Coastal Science & Engineering) will present on the planned sand scraping project that will take place in October 2026. 

They will also provide an update on the status of the future Captain Sams Inlet Relocation project.

When: Monday, September 14, 2026

Where: New Location: Oyster Catcher Community Center

Zoom link

Time: 3:00pm

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Get the Scoop – SIPOA Roadway Management Plan

On By SIPOAIn Activities, Engineering, Get the Scoop, GOMC, SIPOA

SIPOA owns and maintains approximately 28 miles of roads behind the gate on Seabrook Island. Many of these roads were first paved in the 1970s. These roads are an asset that must be managed in a cost-effective manner.

This summer, as part of the engineering intern program, we documented the history of the management of SIPOA roads and outlined future management plans in the SIPOA Roadway Management Plan storymap. This storymap is an interactive tool that residents can use to learn more about SIPOA roadways.

Steve Hirsch, SIPOA Director of Engineering, will present on current management practices as well as discuss future repaving plans at the next Get the Scoop meeting at the Lake House.

When: Monday, October 13

Where: Lake House, Live Oak Hall

Time: 3:00pm

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Get the Scoop – ARC: New Faces, New Processes & a New Location

On By SIPOAIn Activities, ARC, Commercial Access, Get the Scoop, SIPOA

An introduction to the ARC and Commercial Access Team who are dedicated to providing an efficient process and consistent communication and customer service.

Join the ARC and Commercial Access team on September 8 at 3:00pm in the Lake House, Live Oak Hall.

View more information on all the exciting changes with ARC here.

When: Monday, September 8
Where: Lake House, Live Oak Hall
Time: 3:00pm

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Get the Scoop – Property Owner Portal

On By SIPOAIn Activities, Communications, Get the Scoop

Are you having trouble signing up for the SIPOA Property Owner Portal? Would you like some hands-on help?

Join us on April 14 at 3:00pm to Get the Scoop on the Property Owner Portal. Bring your laptop or your phone and we will get you registered. Please ensure you have access to your email on your device(s).

When: Monday, April 14
Where: Lake House, Live Oak Hall
Time: 3:00pm

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Get the Scoop – SIPOA’s Lakes

On By SIPOAIn Activities, Engineering, Get the Scoop

Get the Scoop on SIPOA’s Lakes

Thursday, October 10

Live Oak Hall; 3:00pm

Presenter: Steve Hirsch, Director of Engineering & Facilities Management

Are you aware that SIPOA owns and maintains 23 lakes on Seabrook Island? These lakes are managed to balance many interests including stormwater, water quality, natural aesthetics, and wildlife habitat. You are invited to come learn more about how SIPOA’s lakes are managed.

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