Richland County gets $9M grant to fix and replace drainage system in longtime neighborhood

Written By Benjamin Buck

 Richland County has received a $9 million grant to improve stormwater infrastructure, upgrade water systems and solve pollution issues in an area between two major watersheds.

The county said the South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP), which provides money for long-term capital improvements related to infrastructure, granted the money. The money will be used to rehabilitate and replace the drainage for the Hickory Ridge development in southeast Richland County, which includes roughly 90 homes. [[READ MORE]]

Benjamin Buck

Benjamin Buck grew up on a livestock and grain farm in the midwest. Today, he and his family live in South Carolina where Benj currently runs three businesses and a not-for-profit organization. He is extremely involved in his community and loves to speak to students and young entrepreneurs about preparing for the future.

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