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City Facts 2000 5 sq. Miles 2018 55+ sq. miles 2000 Population 2,116 2018 Population 5,967 (estimate US Census)

Port of Charleston & Port of Savannah Port of Savannah and Port of Charleston are both experiencing rapid growth. Port Capacities are expected to be maximized with existing facilities and land availability by 2025-2035 Port Authorities recognize challenges and understands that alternatives needs to be implemented to sustain growth expectations.

Indicators supporting Port growth

Complementary Solution for Port of Charleston and Port of Savannah Growing Capacities Jasper Ocean Terminal In 2008, an Intergovernmental Agreement between South Carolina and Georgia formed the Jasper Ocean Terminal Joint Project Office to further pursue the Jasper Ocean Terminal through additional concept development and studies. The purpose for Jasper Ocean Terminal is to provide a bi-state owned and operated port facility in Jasper County, South Carolina on the Savannah River that can accommodate a minimum of 25-years of projected growth for containerized cargo in support of economic development for the region.

Location of Project Located approximately 8 miles from the ocean and 8.5 miles downstream of the Garden City Terminal, the 1,500- acre Jasper Ocean Terminal site is widely considered to be the best remaining undeveloped port site on the East Coast.

The Jasper Ocean Terminal will be designed as a state-of-the-art, world class terminal, able to handle effectively the new Panamax 12,000 TEU ships, requiring 50-feet depth and 158- feet width.

Project Challenges Political Support & Opposition Cost $$$ Infrastructure Enhancements in SC that Georgia cannot fund Mobility & Connectivity to Georgia Infrastructure Permitting & Environmental process

Project Cost 4 to 4.5 Billion Dollars

Project Benefits Initial jobs (2025-2035) = 900, related to infrastructure and initial construction, estimated $81 million dollars expected wages through buildout. Projected total new jobs by 2040 to 2050 = 1 million (quality and high paying) Projected total new revenue to Georgia and South Carolina = $9 billion 7 million additional 20 ft. Equivalent Units (TEUs) per year Annually projections, the JOT will generate $2.3 billion in jobs, tax revenues and spin-of businesses impacting Lowcountry. Increased International Trade

Project Benefits

Timeline of Project

Project Timeline Milestones

Initial Project Timeline

Current Step in Process

Next Steps Local Elected Officials & Jasper Legislative Delegation must continue champion this process with SC Legislature & State Government. States of South Carolina and Georgia continue to communicate, coordinate and support the project in efforts to move it forward. State Port Authorities work collectively towards moving the project forward to complement their growth. State of SC and SC Legislature work with local communities to establish a plan of improving the new & necessary infrastructure. o Substantial work is required on SC road and rail infrastructure beginning now: o 20 year effort o In excess of $1 billion investment o GPA cannot invest in SC infrastructure City of Hardeeville and Jasper County begin preparation and anticipation of project.

Current City of Hardeeville Projects - Complementary to new JOT RIVERPORT Approved in 2009 Prior portion of Hardeeville Tract Total Acreage = 5,137 Residential Units = 7,522 Commercial/Industrial Acreage = 2,327 10 miles from north to south Two Phases Master Planned Phase 2 developed first with 1,800 linear feet of RiverPort Parkway Sites pad-ready

53 new jobs Investment - $23 million 25,000-square-foot facility RiverPort

Current City of Hardeeville Projects - Complementary to new JOT NEW EXIT 3 INTERCHANGE PROJECT Proposed partnership between City of Hardeeville, Jasper County, Stratford Development Group, and South Carolina Transportation Improvement Bank to finance cost of project. Serve as additional hurricane evacuation route. Serve Jasper Ocean Terminal and proposed surrounding developments. Estimated project cost of $86.3 million.

Current City of Hardeeville Projects - Complementary to new JOT HARDEEVILLE COMMERCE PARK Located at Exit 5 adjacent to I-95 167 Acre Park Commercial/Light Industrial SC Department of Commerce Site Certified

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