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Public Works » Dorchester County
Established in 1897, Dorchester County was formed from land previously located in Colleton County. The name “Dorchester” was indirectly derived from Dorchester, England by way of Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Dorchester County boasts award-winning school districts and one of the longest free-flowing blackwater rivers in North America. Dorchester County’s natural beauty and unwavering sense of community are what makes it the best county in South Carolina to build a business and raise a family.
Dorchester County is home to the:
- City of North Charleston
- Town of Summerville
- Town of Ridgeville
- Town of St. George (County Seat)
- Town of Harleyville
- Town of Reevesville
- Town of Lincolnville
- Communities of Dorchester, Grover, Knightsville, Ladson and Texas
Form of Government
Dorchester County operates under a Council-Administrator form of government and has over 800 full-time employees. A seven-member County Council is elected by district and provides policy direction to the County.
The County Administrator serves as County Council’s agent in administrative matters. This position has oversight over all County government operations with the exceptions of departments governed by elected officials and special districts.
The County Administrator is assisted by a Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Administrator of Public Safety and Assistant Administrator of Community Services.
Public Works
Contact: Jason Carraher, PE
Address 2120 E. Main St Dorchester SC 29437
Phone: 843-832-0070
Phone: 843-563-0070
Phone: 843-832-0064
Phone: 843-563-0064
Email: PublicWorks@DorchesterCountySC.gov
Website: Public Works Home
Website: Engineering
Website: Solid Waste & Recycling
Website: Operations
Website: Illegal Dumping
About Us
The Public Works Department oversees the engineering and maintenance of Dorchester County’s roads and drainage, provides recycling to all Dorchester County residents through the use of the County’s Convenience Sites, and ensures that all waste generated in Dorchester County is disposed of in accordance with state and federal law.
The Public Works Department is staffed by 73 full-time and 38 part-time staff members. Mr. Jason Carraher, PE has led the Public Works Department since 2014.
Engineering
The primary responsibilities of the Engineering Division is the implementation of the County Capital Projects that include roadway improvements, stormwater improvements, and engineering and construction oversight for new facilities.
Solid Waste & Recycling
The Solid Waste Division is responsible for maintaining the County Convenience Sites, and to ensure that all solid waste generated in Dorchester County is disposed of in accordance with State and Federal Laws.
Operations
The Operations Division maintains and repairs roads and drainage systems which have been accepted into the Dorchester County road maintenance system.
Illegal Dumping
The Solid Waste Environmental Services Officers are responsible for conducting investigations involving illegal dumping of any solid waste or other non-hazardous material on public and private property.
