City of Manning, SC – The South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) is pleased that Phase I of III of City of Manning Stormwater Improvements began construction on February 25th, 2025, following a Notice to Proceed issued on February 18th, 2025. Approximately 1,900 linear feet of existing underground stormwater infrastructure is being removed and replaced to reduce flooding in the area. Work sites in Phase I include the intersections of the following streets: Brooks & Memorial, Collins & Boyce, Keith & Walker, and Gibbons & Mill. Construction is expected to end by Winter 2025.

The project addresses frequent flooding issues in the City of Manning, which has resulted in flood damage to several businesses and homes throughout the community. 

Flood risk reduction benefits extend beyond the designated project area, mitigating floodwater impacts to residents, the broader community, and businesses. This project will reduce physical damages or losses to property, while also mitigating costs associated with emergency response, and long-term business and wage losses, ultimately increasing the resilience of Manning’s communities, economies, and ecosystems to environmental change and natural hazards.

"I am pleased to see Phase I of the stormwater improvements in the City of Manning moving forward,” says S.C. District 64 Representative Fawn Pedalino. “Ensuring that our communities are resilient against flood hazards is essential for the safety and well-being of our citizens, and I am grateful for the collaborative efforts that have brought us to this point. I look forward to seeing the positive impact this investment will have on Manning and will continue advocating for solutions that strengthen and protect our community."

The project is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program, through the Office of Resilience. The $2.8 million awarded by SCOR for Phase 1 is funding engineering, permits, and construction.

S.C. District 36 Senator Jeff Zell expresses his positive outlook of the project in a statement to the Office of Resilience. “This investment in our infrastructure will help safeguard homes, businesses, and livelihoods by reducing the risk of property damage and financial losses due to flood hazards. I appreciate the efforts of the South Carolina Office of Resilience and all stakeholders involved in making this project a reality. As this work progresses, I remain committed to supporting the Office of Resilience in their critical work they do in our community and ensuring that the residents of Manning see long-term benefits from these critical improvements.”

To date, SCOR has committed $99 million in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation funds to public infrastructure projects to reduce hazards. These projects include a variety of activities such as storm sewer installations, upgrades to retention ponds, and restoration of waterways and wetlands. SCOR is pleased to see this project begin construction, as it advances SCOR’s intention to direct funding to the State’s most vulnerable and impacted communities. 

About SCOR: The South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) is committed to enhancing the state's ability to anticipate, absorb, recover, and thrive when presented with environmental changes and natural hazards by planning and coordinating statewide resilience, long-term disaster recovery, and hazard mitigation. In addition to serving 3,459 homes in our Disaster Recovery Program, SCOR has 81 active flood mitigation projects, including voluntary buyouts, stormwater infrastructure, and plans and studies, across the State. SCOR continues to implement and maintain the Strategic Statewide Resilience and Risk Reduction Plan, which provides a framework to guide investment in projects, programs, and policies to protect the people and property of South Carolina from the damage and destruction of extreme weather events.