City of Aiken Engineering & Utilities Department

01/20/2021

The City of Aiken Engineering & Utilities Department Water Division is making a repair at the intersection of Rudy Mason Parkway and York St. (Near K J's Grocery Store). There will be a one lane closure for approximately 600 ft. in front of that Shopping Center. Please use caution while driving in the area. As soon as more information is available, we will update this post. The picture below is the map of the area with the exact location circled in orange. If anyone has any questions, please contact the Utilities Division at 803.642.7617.
City of Aiken, South Carolina Government

01/19/2021

UPDATE: Work has completed for the day and will continue tomorrow.

The City of Aiken Engineering & Utilities Department has a contractor on Hitchcock Parkway in the vicinity of Huntsman Dr. relocating water lines. Today 1/19/21 an area of approximately a quarter mile will be 1 lane on Hitchcock Parkway. There will be a flagging operation and this will be until the C/O/B today. Please use caution if in the area. If anyone has any questions, please contact the Engineering office at 803.642.7610.

01/12/2021

Boil Water Advisory for Huckleberry Ct. | City of Aiken, SC Government

UPDATE JAN 13: Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for Huckleberry Court

UPDATE: WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AND A BOIL WATER ADVISORY IN NOW IN EFFECT UP TO 48 HOURS.

The City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities Department has the water main supplying 9 homes on Huckleberry Ct. turned off to make repairs to the main. Residents have been notified by going door to door, and notices have been placed at the addresses that contact was not made.

Crews are en route to make repairs, and water service will be restored as soon as possible.

A Boil Water Advisory will be in effect once service is restored. Updates will be made available on the repair and the Boil Water Advisory.

Boil Water Advisory for Huckleberry Ct. Tuesday, January 12, 2021 | News UPDATE: WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AND A BOIL WATER ADVISORY IN NOW IN EFFECT UP TO 48 HOURS. he City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities Department has the water main supplying 9 homes on Huckleberry Ct. turned off to make repairs...

01/04/2021

🚧The City of Aiken will have a contractor on Chesterfield St. in front of the old Regions bank tomorrow. The contractor will be continuing sewer rehabilitation. Please use caution in this area as there will be heavy equipment and men working.🚜

12/31/2020

Hopelands Gardens

Hopelands Gardens

As we enter the New Year, our fifth video installment celebrating the Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch 50th Anniversary showcases the wonderful treasure of Hopelands Gardens as a place of beautiful tranquility. Mrs. Jackie Hill, our very own Labyrinth Lady, teaches us about all the ways we can utilize the Labyrinth in Hopelands Gardens. While Aaron Campbell, City of Aiken Horticulturist, talks about the historic and diverse nature in the Gardens. We hope that as we enter a New Year, Hopelands Gardens will be a place where you can reflect and renew.

12/31/2020

City of Aiken, South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism

⚠️Update!!!⚠️ The Virtual Kiddie Countdown Event has been CANCELLED.

12/25/2020

City of Aiken, South Carolina Government

City of Aiken, South Carolina Government

Holiday Greeting From Aiken City Council;

On behalf of our City Manager and Staff, the Aiken City Council wants to wish all of our residents and visitors a Happy and Safe Holidays.

Mayor Rick Osbon
Mayor Pro Tem Lessie B. Price (District 2)
Councilwoman Gail Diggs (District 1)
Councilwoman Kay Brohl (District 3)
Councilman Ed Girardeau (District 4)
Councilwoman Andrea N. Gregory (District 5)
Councilman Ed Woltz (District 6)

12/22/2020

City of Aiken, South Carolina Government Department of Public Safety

UPDATE: Utility crews have neutralized the gas leak, but repairs are expected to continue for several more hours. Expect Richardson’s Lake Road to remain closed between Waters Edge and Wood Lake Drive until early morning December 23rd.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Due to a ruptured natural gas line Richardson's Lake Road is closed between Wood Lake Drive and Waters Edge Drive. There is NO through traffic on Richardson's Lake Road. Aiken Public Safety Officials have been in contact with utility repair crews and have been advised that the repairs could take several hours to complete.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol and the South Carolina Department of Transportation have been contacted as well to assist with establishing a route detour and the placement of barricades and appropriate traffic direction and signage. Please avoid the area at all possible.

12/22/2020

UPDATE: The repair is complete and traffic has been restored to normal.

The City of Aiken Engineering & Utilities is making a water repair at the intersection of Highland Park and Towncreek. The road is closed from the mentioned intersection all the way to Partridge Dr. At the moment, there is no water loss to homes. As more information is available, this post will be update.

12/20/2020

City of Aiken, South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Due to inclement weather, Christmas in Hopelands has been cancelled this evening, 12/20/2020. Christmas in Hopelands will resume tomorrow from 6:00-9:00pm. City of Aiken, South Carolina Government
#aikenparksandrec #keepaikensafe

12/10/2020

UPDATE:The Boil Water Advisory is now lifted. We appreciate everyone’s patience and have a great weekend.

UPDATE: Repair is complete. A Boil Water Advisory is in place. This post will be updated once the Advisory can be lifted.

The City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities Department is currently repairing a water main on Partridge Dr. Homes affected are on Partridge to Highland Forest. If your home is experiencing loss of water, please be advised of a Boil Water Advisory once repair is made. Crews are notifying homes by door hanger and direct contact. Once the repair is made, this post will be updated.

12/07/2020

City of Aiken, South Carolina Government

City of Aiken, South Carolina Government

City Offices Closing Announcement

All City of Aiken Government offices will close early on Friday, December 11th, 2020 at 12:00pm for an employee event. We will reopen on Monday, December 14th, 2020 at 8:10am. Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Debris pickup service will NOT be affected.

12/04/2020

32nd Annual Downtown Tree Lighting

32nd Annual Downtown Tree Lighting

Discover the magic of Christmas in Aiken as Mayor Osbon counts down to the virtual lighting of our downtown tree.

12/04/2020

UPDATE: The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.

UPDATE: Repair has been made. Once the Water Boil Advisory is lifted, this post will be updated.

The City of Aiken Engineering & Utilities Department will be shutting the water off at the East Gate Plaza this morning to make repairs that were not finished yesterday. Once repairs are made, we will update this post and there will be a Water Boil Advisory in place. If anyone has any questions, please call 803.642.7617.

11/20/2020

Ordinance For Mandatory Face-Coverings/Masks Passed By Aiken City Council | City of Aiken, SC Government

Ordinance For Mandatory Face-Coverings/Masks Passed By Aiken City Council | City of Aiken, SC Government

Ordinance For Mandatory Face-Coverings/Masks Passed By Aiken City Council Thursday, November 19, 2020 | News, Public Notice 19 November 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aiken, SC – The City of Aiken passed ordinance 11192020 on second reading at a City Council Meeting, November 19, that will require ind...

11/17/2020

UPDATE 11/19/20: Work is expected to be completed today.

UPDATE 11/18/20: Chesterfield St. S is currently closed with a detour in place.

The City of Aiken has a contractor on Chesterfield Street S doing work on the sewer system. This is the section of Chesterfield between Richland Avenue and Park Ave SW. There will be detours throughout the day. Please use alternate routes to avoid delays.

City of Aiken, South Carolina Government

11/11/2020

What You Should Know about Leaf Season 2020 in Aiken | City of Aiken, SC Government

What You Should Know about Leaf Season 2020 in Aiken | City of Aiken, SC Government

What You Should Know about Leaf Season 2020 in Aiken Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | News Leaf season in Aiken has begun and we need some help communicating that to our citizens. This is noteworthy for Public Services because we allow citizens to put out larger yard trash piles during leaf season und...

11/09/2020

Update: 11/11/20 Work is complete. The section will be repaved as soon as possible. We appreciate everyone's patience in this matter.

Update: Traffic is restored to normal. Crews will return tomorrow 11/10/20 to continue work. Please use caution while driving in the area.

The City of Aiken Engineering & Utilities Department are currently making repairs on Silver Bluff Road near the intersection at Hamilton Dr. Hamilton Drive is closed for the repair. A portion of Silver Bluff @ Hamilton is also closed. Please avoid this area if possible and expect traffic delays. Once the repair is made, we will update this post.
City of Aiken, South Carolina Government

11/06/2020

The City of Aiken has hired a contractor to do a sanitary sewer system improvement on Chesterfield Street S. This project will begin Monday 11/9/2020. The parallel parking spots on the 100 block of Chesterfield Street S. will be coned off for no parking. There will be a lane shift and possible lane closure in this area. Please expect traffic delays. This post will be updated once project is complete.
City of Aiken, South Carolina Government

11/04/2020

UPDATE 11/5:The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.

UPDATE: Water service has been restored. The Boil Water Advisory is now in place.

The City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities Department has the water main supplying approximately 85 customers turned off to make repairs to the water main and replace two main line valves.

The impacted customers are located on the following streets:
1. All homes on Deerwood Drive between Huntsman Drive and Fawnwood East & West to include the businesses in the Country Square Center located at Huntsman Drive and Hitchcock Parkway.
2. Homes on Cherry Hills Drive between Deerwood Drive and Inwood Drive
3. All homes on Inwood Drive
4. All homes on Buckhead Court
5. Homes located on Troon Way between Inwood Drive and Deerwood Drive

We will update once all work has been completed and water service has been restored

11/02/2020

The City of Aiken Engineering & Utilities has a contractor on Chesterfield St. North flushing sewer pipes. There will be expected traffic delays in the area; please use caution if traveling in this area.

11/01/2020

UPDATE 11/2: The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.

UPDATE:
WATER SERVICE HAS BEEN RESTORED....City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities has issued a Boil Water Advisory on Huron Drive due to repair work to a water main. This advisory impacts the addresses of 2110 - 2158 Huron, all homes on Caw Caw Ct., 102 Savannah Dr., and 1358 Moultrie Dr. We will update as information becomes available.

ORIGINAL POST:
City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities has the water main on Huron Drive turned off between Moultrie and Savannah to make repairs to a water main. This affects approximately 20 homes with addresses of 2110 - 2158 Huron, all homes on Caw Caw Ct., 102 Savannah Dr., and 1358 Moultrie Dr. All affected customers will be under a boil water advisory once service is restored. Residents will be notified by door hanger of the advisory. We will update as information becomes available.

10/31/2020

City of Aiken, South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism

The Boo Bash Drive-Thru will be October 31st, 2020 from 4:30pm – 6:00pm. This event will take place at four different locations: The Odell Weeks Activities Center, the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center, the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center and the Aiken Visitors Center & Train Museum. The Boo-Bash Drive-Thru, an alternative to the former Trunk or Treat event, is set for safe, family-friendly fun, and of course, CANDY!

We encourage families to boo-ckle up for an eerie-sistible time! This event is for families with children ages 12 & under. Pre-made treat bags will be provided at each location. Admission is free.

A BIG THANK YOU! to our sponsor B & H Self Storage and our candy partners Aiken Community Tennis Association 🎾 and MARS, Incorporated.

City of Aiken, South Carolina Government
#keepaikensafe

10/29/2020

We would like to welcome Johnathon Peeples to the Engineering and Utilities Department. Mr. Peeples' role in the Department is the Utilities Manager. Mr. Peeples is retired Army with over of 20 years of experience. He looks forward to serving the great City of Aiken!

* Fun Fact * He coaches and mentors young adults and kids 🙂

10/23/2020

City of Aiken, South Carolina Government Department of Public Safety

City of Aiken, South Carolina Government Department of Public Safety

UPDATE: 911 service has been restored to normal operations.

The Aiken Department of Public Safety (ADPS) is reporting diminished capabilities with 911 phone lines. If you are unable to get through on 911, the public should call the numbers listed below for emergencies in the event of a failed call.
803-642-7740 or 803-642-7741

ADPS is currently working diligently with our emergency phone line provider to resolve the issue.

10/22/2020

UPDATE: 10/23/2020 Repairs are complete and traffic is back to normal.

UPDATE: Traffic has restored to normal for the rest of today. However, crews will return Friday morning, Oct 23, at approximately 8:30 AM. Both northbound lanes closed, and all northbound traffic will be directed into the median. Please proceed with caution.

Engineering and Utilities has one south bound lane of Columbia Highway North closed off to make repairs to a water line. The median is closed as well. This repair is located in the 1900 block of Columbia Highway North between Millrace Circle and Summer Lakes Neighborhood. Please use caution while in this area as crews are making the necessary repair. We will update once all work is complete and traffic has been restored to normal.

10/20/2020

Virtual Hiring Event Scheduled For October 29th | City of Aiken, SC Government

Virtual Hiring Event Scheduled For October 29th | City of Aiken, SC Government

Virtual Hiring Event Scheduled For October 29th Tuesday, October 20, 2020 | News The City of Aiken will host a virtual hiring event utilizing the ZOOM platform on Thursday, October 29. The event will feature specific city department managers and will engage potential hirees about pursuing open posit...

10/16/2020

The City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities Department has a contractor moving utility lines at Huntsman Dr. & Hitchcock Parkway. There will be some lane closures and traffic redirection; expect delays in this vicinity. Please use caution in this area and alternate routes if available.

10/15/2020

UPDATE 10/16/20: The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted. Thank you for your cooperation.

UPDATE: City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities has issued a boil water advisory for water customers on Whiskey Road between Mead Avenue and Knox Avenue and all customers on Berrie Road, and Fermata Place due to a water main repair.

For tips and info on boil water advisories, visit tips on boil water advisories.
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/city-of-aiken-boil-water-advisory-information-and-tips/

UPDATE: Utilities has turned off the main to make this repair. There are approximately 30 homes without water. Affected areas are Mead Avenue, Knox Avenue, Berrie Road and the Fermata Place. Once water is restored, there will be a Boil Water Advisory in place. This post will be updated with further information.

City of Aiken Utilities Department will be making a repair on Whiskey Rd. between Berrie Rd. SW and Knox Ave. SE. The lanes are shifted with cones. Please use extreme caution in this area for everyone's safety.

10/14/2020

Update: This work is complete.

Engineering and Utilities has one lane of Croft Mill Road closed off in the 500 block to perform work on water lines in two different locations. Crews are on site and a flagging operation is being conducted. Please use caution in this area and please be aware of the flaggers directing traffic. We will update once all work is complete.

10/13/2020

UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory is now lifted.

UPDATE: Water has been restored.

City of Aiken Utilities is shutting the water main off on St. Andrews Way. The following streets will be affected: St. Andrews Way, Turnberry Ct. North and South, Perth Ct. North and South and Carnoustie Ct. There are approximately 40 houses affected. Notices are being handed out. This post will be updated when the repair is made. There will be a Boil Water Advisory for homes that lost water.

10/12/2020

Boil Water Advisory | City of Aiken, SC Government

UPDATE: The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.

The City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities Department has issued a Boil Water Advisory for homes on the following streets In Woodside Plantation:
*Bridge Crest Ct.
*Crescent Point
*Sea Grass Ln
*Lady Banks Rd
*Three Runs Creek Way
There were approximately 50 homes without water for 15 minutes due to a water main break on Crescent Point. The repair is complete; once the Boil Water Advisory is lifted, we will update this Alert. Utilities Department passed out door hangers for the Boil Water Advisory. We suggest looking for these communications on front doors.
http://www.cityofaikensc.gov/boil-water-advisory

Boil Water Advisory Monday, October 12, 2020 | News The City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities Department has issued a Boil Water Advisory for homes on the following streets In Woodside Plantation: *Bridge Crest Ct. *Crescent Point *Sea Grass Ln *Lady Banks Rd *Three Runs Creek Way There were appro...