Community Update

March 2, 2023

In This Message


  • Sea Pines Forest Preserve Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Today 3/2
  • Major Roadwork along Sea Pines Drive from Lighthouse Road to Baynard Cove Road to Begin Week of 3/6. Traffic Delays Expected.
  • South Sea Pines Drive Leisure Trail Timber Bridge Replacement to Begin 3/2
  • Sea Pines CSA Boardwalk #43A Reconstruction Update
  • Update Your Contact Information With Sea Pines CSA Online
  • Sea Pines CSA Beach Shuttle Service to Begin 3/24
  • Deep Well Community Donation Event on 3/10
  • Save The Date! Sea Pines Forest Preserve Party In the Pines Event on 4/1
  • Explore Your Forest Preserve Program: Spring Beginner Bird Walks
  • SIPSD Water Pipeline Upgrade Project; Permanent Line Stripping on Plantation Drive, from Baynard Park Road to Lighthouse Road Scheduled Week of 3/6
  • The Sea Pines Resort Announces 2023 Beach Club Parking Plan

From The Sea Pines CSA Special Projects Department


Prescribed Burn in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve Scheduled for Today

The prescribed burn will begin at approximately 11:00 AM and will conclude late afternoon. There is a possibility that parts of the community may be able to see or smell smoke during the active burn and potentially into the night as mop up operations are conducted.



The Sea Pines Forest Preserve will remain open, but there will be restricted access. Please click here to view a map of the restricted area in the Forest Preserve, which will include the Shell Ring and the surrounding area.


For continued updates please visit www.seapinesliving.com/prescribedburn. To view a prescribed burn activity map provided by the South Carolina Forestry Commission please click here.


For questions, please contact David Henderson, Director of Special Projects and Operations at wildlife@csaseapines.com.

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 on Wagon Road To Begin This Week


  • Project work (drain pipe excavation and replacements) in this area will take 4-6 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
  • Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place.


Major Roadwork along Sea Pines Drive from Lighthouse Road to Baynard Cove Road to begin the week of March 6th


  • Roadway widening, construction, and milling operations scheduled to begin the week of March 6th.
  • Project work will take 3-4 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
  • Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place.
  • Motorists should expect significant traffic delays.

South Sea Pines Drive Leisure Trail Timber Bridge Replacement Project

The existing leisure trail pedestrian bridge (pictured) 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 today, Thursday, March 2nd.


Project work will occur Monday-Saturday and 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

 

  • Tree work along Sea Pines Drive from Greenwood Lane to Baynard Cove Road is in progress.
  • Tree work along Sea Pines Drive from Baynard Cove Road to Lands End Road scheduled to begin the week of March 6th. 
  • Single lane closures and flagging operations will be in place. 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 is nearing completion.

How to stay updated regarding this project:


Sea Pines CSA Boardwalk #43A Reconstruction Update


Sea Pines CSA Boardwalk #43A, located between Wood Ibis Road and Duck Hawk Road, has exceeded its useful life and must be replaced.

 

This week, Sea Pines CSA contractors began demolition work on Boardwalk #43A. The wooden boardwalk has been removed and a sand pathway remains. Due to material availability for the South Sea Pines Drive Leisure Trail Timber Bridge Replacement Project, crews have been relocated to begin work on that project. Once that project work has been completed, crews will return to complete the reconstruction and extension of Boardwalk #43A.

 

The access to #43A is open, but there is no boardwalk. For beach access via boardwalk, please use Beachwalks #44 or #42A.

From The Sea Pines CSA Communications Department

Update Your Contact Information With Sea Pines CSA Online

Please ensure we have your current contact information on file by March 8, 2023, the Sea Pines CSA Annual Meeting date of record, so you don’t miss any upcoming communications.


To update your mailing address, phone number and/or email address please visit our website at www.seapinesliving.com/request to fill out the Contact Information Update Form.

From The Sea Pines Security Department

Sea Pines CSA Beach Shuttle Service Begins March 24th

 

The Beach Shuttle will operate during the below timeframes from 9 AM- 5 PM, seven days a week, weather permitting.

 

  • March 24 – April 9: Lot 4 at Governors Road and Greenwood Drive
  • April 10 – April 16: No Beach Shuttle Service
  • April 17 – May 25: Lot 4 at Governors Road and Greenwood Drive
  • May 26 – September 4: Lot 8 near Fraser Circle on Greenwood Drive

 

Click here to learn more about the Sea Pines CSA Beach Shuttle Service.  

Wildlife Safety Reminder: Snakes in Sea Pines


Snakes are typically active from March to October when the weather is warmer. Please remember these safety tips while outdoors:

  • Never pick up or attempt to move a snake.
  • Never place your hands, arms, feet or legs where you can’t see them when outdoors.
  • Wear leather gloves if you have to handle debris, logs, rocks and other objects where a snake could be hiding.
  • Always wear closed shoes and long pants when walking through the woods or places where you won’t have clear views of where you step.

 

For more information on wildlife safety in Sea Pines please click here.

From The Sea Pines CSA Finance Department

Annual Assessment Reminders

 

The 2023 Sea Pines Annual Assessment Invoices were sent out Thursday, December 15, 2022. The due date for payment of this assessment is April 1, 2023. As a reminder, the 2022 Annual Critical Infrastructure Funding Assessment was due Monday, December 12th. 


Reminder emails and letters were mailed out last week to those property owners who have a balance due on their account. Please check your Spam or Junk folders for an email from csaassessmentbilling@csaseapines.com. To pay your assessment online, click here.


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 Repair


Ditch cleanout near Governors Road and Bateau Road will begin next week, weather permitting. Once complete, ditch cleanout between 170 and 182 Club Course Drive will begin, weather permitting.

Roadway Asphalt Repairs

 

Asphalt repairs along Mizzenmast Court, Oak Court and Heritage Road will begin next week, weather permitting.

Stormwater Maintenance

 

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

Beachwalk Tree Trimming


  • Annual tree trimming along Sea Pines CSA-managed Beachwalks will begin the week of February 27th and will continue through the spring.
  •  Beachwalks will remain open, but we ask that pedestrians use extreme caution and pay attention to flagmen on-site.


For questions or to report a Maintenance concern, please contact the Sea Pines CSA Maintenance Department by phone at 843.671.7849 or by email at csamaintenance@csaseapines.com

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, March 10th, from 9:00-11:00 AM.

 

Click here to view the pantry wish list.

Save The Date! Sea Pines Forest Preserve Party In the Pines Event

When: Saturday, April 1, 2023

Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Where: Fish Island in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve

 

A spring Sea Pines event that features Lowcountry cuisine courtesy of the iconic Salty Dog Cafe, live music and fun for the entire family! Tickets are $40/per person (children 10 & under free/reserved tables available).



Tickets will go on sale Thursday, March 9th at 8:00 AM and will be available only online via Eventbrite.

Explore Your Forest Preserve Program: Spring Beginner Bird Walks

Join Master Naturalists Bob Speare and Mary Ellen Blankenship for a leisurely walk through the Forest Preserve to see, hear, and learn about some of the birds who call this amazing habitat their home.

 

This easy two-hour walk is designed for beginner bird watchers, but all levels of bird enthusiasts are welcome. This event is free, but you must register for a ticket. There is a limit of 24 people per bird walk.

 

  • Click here to register for the Bird Walk on 3/10/23
  • Click here to register for the Bird Walk on 4/7/23
  • Click here to register for the Bird Walk on 5/26/23

 

For questions about the event, please contact David Henderson at wildlife@csaseapines.com.

Helpful Resource Links From Sea Pines CSA
Sea Pines Annual Assessement Information
Online Service Requests
Recent News From Sea Pines CSA
Online Guest Pass Request
News From Around The Community

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 in proximity to Lawton Canal are completed. A new pipeline has been installed from the Heritage Farms area through the SPCSA Admin Building parking lot along the easement near Lake Forest. Water line connections to services located at lot 4 are in progress. 
  • Repaving operations on Plantation Drive, from Baynard Park Road to Lighthouse Road are complete. SIPSD's vendor will return the week of March 6th to complete permanent roadway line stripping, weather permitting.
  • 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.

The Sea Pines Resort Announces 2023 Beach Club Parking Plan



Effective March 24, 2023, The Sea Pines Resort will implement parking restrictions at The Sea Pines Beach Club & Plantation Golf Club parking lots.

 

  • The parking plan will be in effect from March 24 - September 4, 2023, from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Click here to view an update from The Sea Pines Resort regarding The Resort's Beach Parking Plan for the Sea Pines Beach Club and Plantation Golf Club as well as an FAQ

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