Battery Extension and Coastal Resilience Project
Charleston
Summary
The city is moving forward with a multi-phase seawall and promenade project in partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers to protect the peninsula from storm surge and tidal flooding while improving public waterfront access.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed May 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The total local match is estimated at approximately $215 million, with current funding requests totaling $3.7 million to complete design work.
Charleston residents and visitors will benefit from enhanced storm surge protection, reduced tidal flooding, and over six miles of continuous waterfront promenade.
Properties adjacent to construction zones may experience temporary disruption, and taxpayers face significant local matching costs.
Mentions & discussions (5)
King tides threaten to swamp morning commute through Wednesday
Local leaders are advising Charleston commuters to expect delays this morning as strong offshore winds combine with the highest tides of the year to flood low-lying coastal areas throughout the region. The post King tides threaten to swamp morning c...
Public Works and Utilities Committee - May 14, 2026
The city is moving forward with a multi-phase seawall and promenade project in partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers to protect the peninsula from storm surge and tidal flooding while improving public waterfront access.
Charleston Basin Flood Action Committee - May 7, 2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has accelerated its flood study timeline to 2028, ruling out massive coastal barriers for West Ashley and James Island due to high costs and shifting toward nature-based solutions and culvert improvements.
Charleston Basin Flood Action Committee - Jan 22, 2026
New GIS data shows that tidal flooding events in Charleston have doubled over the last 15 years, averaging 60 events a year. City officials are using these figures to underscore the urgent need for long-term adaptation planning.
Fortress Charleston: Will Walling Off the City Hold Back the Waters?
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