The Catch-Up: Lexington’s Old Mill Pond Spillway Repair

Lowering Water Levels for Repair

Lexington, a quaint town known for its picturesque landscapes, is set to lower the water levels of Gibson Pond and Barr Lake to facilitate repair work on the Old Mill Pond spillway. The much-anticipated repair is expected to restore the Old Mill Pond to its pre-flood condition, filling it with water for the first time since 2015.

Project Nearing Completion

The repair work marks one of the final steps in the long-gestating project. Once completed, it’s expected to dramatically improve the overall functionality and aesthetics of the Old Mill Pond. A shooting star in the town’s revitalization efforts, the Old Mill Pond has been an area of significant focus since torrential floods damaged the old concrete spillway in 2015.

Creating a Vibrant Community

In addition to the spillway repair, the town is planning for the completion of a one-mile walking path around the pond. The walking trail is a community-focused initiative designed to amplify pedestrian connectivity in the area. It will provide a link between the Old Mill, its parking lots, the Reserve at Mill Landing apartment complex, and South Lake Drive. This path complements the town’s move to turning the region into a hub of activity, with plans for new developments in the vicinity.

Gibson Road Partial Closure

As part of the plan, a section of Gibson Road, stretching from South Lake Drive to Gibson Park, will be closed to facilitate the repair of a pipe culvert. Confirmed through a release from HERE News, locals can anticipate this segment of the road to be closed until March 16. Meanwhile, the local Sanford County Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will ensure a signed detour route on other state-maintained roads to manage traffic flow during the construction period.

Construction Update: Irmo High School East Wing

In other news, a groundbreaking ceremony for the new east wing at Irmo High School in Lexington-Richland School District 5 is set for March 8. The three-story wing, covering a whopping 120,000 square feet, will house 60 new classrooms, a media center, and administrative offices. With these new developments, it is expected that the school’s capacity can accommodate around 1,550 students, an increase from the current 1,350.

Community Outreach: The Harbison Gardens Block Party

Lexington-Richland School District 5 is hosting a block party at the Harbison Gardens apartment complex. Aimed at linking students and families to community resources, the block party hopes to support a variety of needs and conditions. The district believes in the power of collective effort and shared vision in fostering healthy relationships within the community, a fundamental ethos in their continued efforts to reduce crime rates and boost academic performance.

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