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Normally this column is devoted to a single issue, but this month I’d like to update you on several town issues.
E-Subscription Service
The Town of Hilton Head Island is now offering a free e-subscription service which enables residents to subscribe to emergency alerts via e-mail or text. The Town of Hilton Head Island will only utilize the service during an emergency or disaster, e.g. in an evacuation or during the recovery from an event which has caused significant damage. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the service and link it to their cell phone so that messages will be received in a timely manner (standard text messaging rates will apply). Sign up at www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov.
Capital Improvement Projects
The Town of Hilton Head Island has established Wi-Fi hotspots at Coligny Beach Park and Compass Rose Park for public use.
The town completed intersection improvements along William Hilton Parkway at Beach City Rd., Coggins Point Rd., Burkes Beach Rd. and Jarvis Park Rd. These projects added improved turn lanes, serving as acceleration or deceleration lanes, enhancing the safety and functionality of these intersections.
Construction is complete on the replacement of Fire Station 5. This 12,172-sq.-ft. facility, located just outside the main gate of Hilton Head Plantation, will be used to house emergency responders for small storms and hurricanes. The town also completed construction of three new pathways on the south end of the island, running along New Orleans, Lagoon, and Avocet roads, to provide pedestrians and bicyclists with safe access to and from these busy commercial areas.
Hilton Head Island Beach Season
Hilton Head Island’s official beach season is in full swing. The Town of Hilton Head Island provides public beach accesses at these locations:
- Alder Lane Beach Access, off South Forest Beach Drive
- Burkes Beach Access, at the end of Burkes Beach Road
- Chaplin Community Park, off William Hilton Parkway
- Coligny Beach Park, off Coligny Circle
- Driessen Beach Park, at the end of Bradley Beach Road
- Fish Haul Park, at the end of Beach City Road
- Folly Field Beach Park, off Folly Field Road
- Islanders Beach Park, off Folly Field Road
- Mitchellville Beach Park, off Beach City Road
Official swimming areas have been designated for the Alder, Coligny, Driessen, Folly Field, and Islanders beaches. The boundaries of these areas are clearly marked on the beach and in the water. During the beach season, lifeguards are stationed in each of the designated swimming areas and other heavily populated beach areas for assistance and beach information.
