Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority, Santee Cooper, Horry County and the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation announced Tuesday they're working together to establish an industrial marine park near the existing Bucksport Marina outside of Conway.
Michael Brown, economic development manager for Santee Cooper said in a news release Tuesday that the marine park will create job and capitol investment opportunities.
For its part, Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority's will contribute the land for the project. Santee Cooper will provide the engineering and permitting expertise for the park, while Horry County will help with the infrastructure necessary to make the park viable for industry.
Fred Richardson, CEO of Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority said, "This is a work in progress and will take some time before the park is tenant-ready. In the meantime, we'll improve the existing facilities at Bucksport Marina which will remain a fully-functioning marina for residents and transient boaters to enjoy even after the marine park is operational."
Jimmy Yahnis, chairman of the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation said he's optimistic that by the time the park is ready for tenants, "We'll be able to attract boat builders, marine repair businesses, boat refurbishment companies and other marine service organizations to the Bucksport Marine Park.
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