In This Message

• A Note From Sam Bennett, Sea Pines CSA President 
• Sea Pines Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project Update: 
• Stormwater Drainage Work on North Sea Pines Drive in Progress; Motorists Should Expect Traffic Delays
• Leisure Trail Reconstruction in Progress
• S. Sea Pines Drive Leisure Trail Timber Bridge Replacement To Begin 2/20
• Sea Pines CSA Boardwalk #46 Remains Closed for Reconstruction
• Safety Reminder: Remove the Opportunity for Theft by Securing your Vehicle
• Sea Pines CSA Board of Directors Meeting 2/21
• Beaufort County Offers Free Electronics Recycling Event on 2/11
• SIPSD Water Pipeline Upgrade Project; Paving Rescheduled to Week of 2/13 on Plantation Drive, from Baynard Park Road to Lighthouse Road, Weather Permitting

A Note From Sam Bennett, Sea Pines CSA President

Toby McSwain, our Sea Pines CSA’s Director of Safety, Security, and Transportation, will be leaving us after ten years of dedicated work, his last day will be February 17, 2023.

Though we are sad to see Toby go, we are happy for him to be pursuing new opportunities and advancing in his career. Toby has been an integral part of our Sea Pines CSA family and leadership team and will be missed. Please join Sea Pines CSA in congratulating Toby on his new journey.

As always, for any Security related needs, please contact our Sea Pines Security Dispatch Line at 843.671.7170.

From The Sea Pines CSA Capital Projects Department

Sea Pines Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project Update

Phase 3 of the Sea Pines Drive infrastructure repair project is underway with a completion time of Spring 2023.

• Work will be performed Monday - Friday from 7 am - 6 pm. Traffic control will be present in the work zone, as needed.
• Please observe and obey all traffic management personnel, signage, and devices.

Stormwater Drainage Work in Proximity to Lighthouse Road and North Sea Pines Drive in Progress

• Project work in this area is projected to take 2-3 more weeks, weather permitting.
• Leisure trails in the project area will be closed and a detour will be in place through next week.
• Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place through next week.
• Motorists should expect traffic delays. Please use caution while driving in this area.

Stormwater Drainage Work Along North Sea Pines Drive in Proximity to Woodbine Road in Progress

• Project work in this area will take 2-3 more weeks to complete, weather permitting.
• Cyclists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the project area as leisure trails will be closed for construction.
• Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place through next week.
• Motorists should expect traffic delays. Please use caution while driving in this area.

Leisure Trail Construction and Enhancements

Leisure trail construction from Lighthouse Road to Greenwood Drive/Sea Pines Drive Intersection and from Greenwood Drive to Baynard Cove Road

are in progress.

• Project work will continue over the next 4-6 weeks, weather permitting.
• Cyclists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the project area (please reference maps below) when possible.
• For safety, cyclists will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the active work zones.

Lighthouse Road to Greenwood Drive/Sea Pines Drive Intersection

Greenwood Drive to

Baynard Cove Road

South Sea Pines Drive Leisure Trail Timber Bridge Replacement Project

The existing leisure trail pedestrian bridge located along South Sea Pines Drive in proximity to Beach Marker #24 (located between Black Skimmer Lane and Royal Tern Road ) has exceeded its useful life and must be replaced. Sea Pines CSA contractors are scheduled to begin demolition and reconstruction work the week of February 20th.

Project work will take approximately 4-6 weeks, weather permitting. During this time, pedestrians and cyclists will need to use the leisure trail detour as the bridge will not be available for use. Click here to view the detour map.

Tree Work Scheduled

• Tree work along Sea Pines Drive from Greenwood Lane to Baynard Cove Road is scheduled to begin the week of February 13th.
• Single lane closures and flagging operations will be in place. Please use caution while driving in this area

How to stay updated regarding this project:

• Please visit our website at www.SeaPinesLiving.com/seapinesdrive
• Comments or questions for the Sea Pines CSA Capital Projects Department may be submitted online here.  

Sea Pines CSA Boardwalk #46 Remains Closed for Reconstruction

Replacement and construction work on Boardwalk #46 is in progress. The boardwalk will also be extended by approximately 100 feet over the dune to aid in the protection and allow the dune to continue to build.

Work will take approximately 1-2 more weeks, weather permitting. This beach boardwalk access will be closed to all pedestrian traffic during this time. Please use Beachwalks #45 or #47 as alternate routes to the beach.

From The Sea Pines Security Department

Safety Reminder: Remove the Opportunity for Theft by Securing your Vehicle

• Lock your doors and roll up your windows. 
• Remove personal belongings from plain view or take them with you when leaving vehicles unattended.

When you see something that looks out of place, please report it to our security department promptly by calling 843.671.7170. The sooner we get the information, the quicker we can assist. Thank you for your assistance in helping to keep our community safe.

From The Sea Pines CSA Finance Department

Sea Pines CSA Annual Assessment Information

The 2023 Sea Pines Annual Assessment Invoices were sent out Thursday, December 15, 2022, to the primary email address on record with Sea Pines CSA and mailed to those property owners who do not have a primary email address on file. The due date for payment of this assessment is April 1, 2023. To pay your assessment online click here.

As a reminder, the 2022 Annual Critical Infrastructure Funding Assessment Bill was due Monday, December 12th. Click here for more information. 

For questions, please contact our Finance Department by email at traceym@csaseapines.com. Please allow 3-5 business days for a response.

From The Sea Pines CSA Maintenance Department

Stormwater Maintenance

Drainage pipe cleaning along the side streets of South Sea Pines Drive from Belted Kingfisher to Galdwell Road will begin next week, weather permitting.

Stormwater Repair

Ditch cleanout near 89 Club Course Drive and between 36 and 40 Old Military Road will continue through next week, weather permitting.

Roadside Mulching

Roadside mulching throughout the community is in progress. This work will continue through next week, weather permitting.

Sea Pines CSA Upcoming Events

Deep Well Community Donation Event

A Deep Well Donation Drop-off event is scheduled at the Sea Pines Community Center Parking Lot (71 Lighthouse Rd. Suite #120) on Friday, February 10th, from 9:00-11:00 AM.

Click here to view the pantry wish list.

Sea Pines CSA Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 10:00 AM

Live-streamed via YouTube at www.SeaPinesLiving.com/live

Agenda and resolutions to be posted closer to the meeting date.

How to submit your questions to the Sea Pines CSA Board during the Live Board Meeting: If you have a question for Sea Pines CSA Board consideration, please email your question(s) to questions@csaseapines.com prior to the meeting adjournment.  

Beaufort County Offers Free Electronics Recycling Event: Saturday, February 11



The Beaufort County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling will host two free electronics recycling events for County residents. The next events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations on Saturday, February 11:

• Beaufort County Public Works, 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton
• Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort

Any personal computers, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, CRT televisions, non-CRT televisions, printers, hard drives, and miscellaneous electronics (cell phones, radios, and fax machines) will be accepted.  

If you have questions about Beaufort County recycling events, please call the Solid Waste and Recycling Office at 843-255-2736 for more information or visit their website at www.beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle.  

South Island Public Service District Potable Drinking Water Pipeline Upgrade Project

SIPSD, the utility company providing water and wastewater services in Sea Pines, has begun their major infrastructure upgrade and replacement project to their potable water drinking line from Dunnagans Alley to Baynard Park Road, inside of Sea Pines. 

SIPSD has provided the following project update:

• Boring and trenching are in progress in proximity to Lawton Canal. A new pipeline will be installed from the Heritage Farms area through the SPCSA Admin Building parking lot along the easement near Lake Forest in order to connect to services located at Lot 4 (Governors Road and Greenwood Drive). Expected completion time frame is 5 weeks.
• Plantation Drive, from Baynard Park Road to Lighthouse Road, Repaving Schedule:
• Asphalt milling operations were completed this week.
• SIPSD will return for roadway paving and temporary line striping next week, weather permitting.
• Single-lane traffic closures are planned. Traffic delays are expected.
• Please use caution while driving in this area and observe and obey all traffic management personnel, signage, detours, and devices.

Sea Pines CSA will make leisure trail improvements on Plantation Drive from Baynard Park Road to Lighthouse Road later this fall. Click here to learn more about the project.

How to Contact Sea Pines CSA

Sea Pines CSA Admin Office: 843.671.1343: Email

Sea Pines Security: 843.671.7170: Email

Sea Pines CSA Maintenance: 843.671.7849: Email

Sea Pines CSA Capital Projects: Click here

Sea Pines CSA Gate Pass Office: 843.671.7277

Land Use Management: 843.671.7820: Email