For those of you that park in the fairgrounds you will be happy to know that construction has been underway for months renovating the parking are around the fairgrounds. Next time I am by there I will take some pictures of the construction going on.
Per the state fair website –
South Carolina State Fair Parking Improvements
BP Barber is providing design services to the South Carolina State Fair for improvements to the Fair’s 30-acre parking area. The improvements will result in approximately 4,000 parking spaces that will be available for events at the fairgrounds, as well as University of South Carolina football games. The parking area features drive isles constructed asphaltic concrete pavement and parking spaces comprised of Bermuda grass. The parking area will be heavily landscaped with a 25-foot landscaped area surrounding the site and landscaped islands interspersed among the parking spaces. The landscaping features native trees and shrubs and local favorites such as Live Oaks, Red Maples, Black Gums, Crepe Myrtles, Sabal Palmettos, Tulip Poplars, Abelias and Tea Olives that are designed to provide aesthetic interest throughout the year, and spectacular foliage during the Fall. An irrigation system will be installed for maintenance of the trees and shrubs. The parking improvements also include new electric lights and poles. The storm drainage system for the parking area is a standard type system with underground detention to avoid the need for an above ground detention system. Services provided by BP Barber included site design (grading and storm drainage), landscaping planning and design, permitting assistance, surveying and construction administration services. The project is scheduled for completion in June 2009.
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