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Engineering
The Engineering Department is responsible for engineering services for the Town of Summerville. The staff includes Professional Engineers, engineering technicians and administrative support.
The department also provides administrative and engineering support for the Town's Public Works Department.
Plot Plans
The Town of Summerville will accept the 2018 Plot Plan Requirements (PDF) until January 1, 2019. The new Plot Plan Requirements (PDF) will go into effect January 1, 2019.
Services
Site & Subdivision Plan Review
Projects are reviewed to insure compliance with all Town, State and Federal regulations and to ensure that the best engineering practices for roads, drainage, stormwater design, construction and management are followed. Plats are also reviewed and approved to comply with Town standards. Engineering Staff are available to meet with property owners/developers and engineers during plan development.
Stormwater Permitting
The Engineering Department oversees the Town’s Stormwater Management Program and is responsible for the issuance and enforcement of stormwater construction permits for all land disturbance projects within the Town’s MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm sewer System) area.
Project Inspection
Engineering inspectors ensure that roads, drainage, earthwork and stormwater construction projects are constructed according to the approved plans and permits. Overseeing construction of roadway and drainage facilities which are intended to be maintained by the Town upon completion.
Project Management
Engineering services are provided for small improvement projects by the Town as needed. Larger projects are contracted out to engineering consultants and contractors and supervised by the department.
Technical Assistance
is provided to other Town departments, residents and other agencies regarding public works and other Town facilities.
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Russ Cornette
Town Engineer, Director of Public WorksPhone: 843-851-4226
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Engineering
Physical Address
200 S Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
Fax: 843-695-6029