13 Apr 2026

Army engineers seek public input on Charleston Brick Arches rehab

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District, is seeking public input on environmental documents that could impact the City of Charleston’s Brick Arches Stormwater Project rehabilitation. USACE, in close cooperation with the City of Charleston, is proposing to rehabilitate specific segments of the historic brick arch stormwater system located on Calhoun, Coming and Tradd Streets. Staff expect to start construction this fall.

27 Jun 2025

Charleston District and City of Charleston Partner Together on Design and Construction of Stormwater Management Projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, and the City of Charleston have partnered together to rehabilitate the city’s historic brick arch stormwater drainage system on the Charleston Peninsula and to support the design of the next phase of the Dupont-Wappoo Watershed Master Plan in West Ashley. This effort, authorized under a federal environmental infrastructure program, aims to improve stormwater management, enhance public safety, and strengthen the reliability of critical drainage systems in two of the city’s most flood-prone areas.