DHEC will hold an in-person public hearing regarding the proposed private recreational use dock Critical Area Permit application on Monday, Nov. 20th, 2023 at 6 p.m. The public hearing will be held in the Dogwood Room at the Callawassie Island Clubhouse on 22 Callawassie Club Dr, Okatie, South Carolina 29909.

The proposed project consists of constructing a 4' x 302' dock walkway leading to a 10' x 12' pierhead with an 8' x 8' 2-pile elevator boatlift for private recreational use. This project is located on a tributary of Chechessee Creek in Okatie, South Carolina.

The public hearing will be held to provide interested persons the opportunity to comment on the proposed project. During the public hearing, DHEC OCRM staff will provide a brief summary of the proposed dock structure and accept verbal comments to be considered prior to making a final decision. DHEC OCRM staff does not respond to comments or answer questions during a public hearing.