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Tidal wetlands in the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge posed a construction challenge. General contractor Ruby-Collins Inc., had to build about a mile of “mat” access roads, following a route that was already cleared for overhead, high-voltage transmission lines.
The coastal South Carolina region served by the Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority is blessed with abundant sources of drinking water.
But getting that water where it needs to go can be a challenge, due to the region’s expansive wetlands, swamps and waterways.
A good case in...