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The City of Aiken Public Works Department is organized to carry out planning, engineering and operational activities throughout the city including garbage, recycling, and yard debris removal services to over 12,000 residents weekly. Our responsibilities include Mapping, Streets and Parks, Water Plant, Water and Sewer Distribution, Waste Water, Stormwater, tree maintenance, flowers, mowing, irrigation, and rights of way management.
City of Aiken, South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Your City of Aiken Public Pool at Smith-Hazel opens today at 2:00pm!!
☀️$1 City Residents
☀️$2 Non-Residents
☀️Family passes available
☀️Must be 13 years of age to enter unaccompanied
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9am - Noon, 2-5pm, 5-8pm
Saturday & Sunday - 1-5 & 6-8pm
City of Aiken, South Carolina Government
***Update 6/18/20- Boil Water Advisory is no longer in place.
****UPDATE: Water is restored. Homes that lost water need to follow the Boil Water Advisory for at least 24-48 hours.
City of Aiken has a water main break on Wax Myrtle Circle. The water is off. There are 3 houses affected. We are in the process of excavating the line to make the repair. Once repaired, houses that lost water will be under a Boil Water Advisory.
Beginning Tuesday, June 16th at approximately 8:30 AM. Engineering and Utilities will have one north bound lane of Whiskey Road blocked off to replace a water line located in the 1500 block of Whiskey Road. This is near the intersection of Price Avenue and Whiskey Road near Tyler’s Tire.
Traffic on Whiskey Road headed towards Downtown, along with traffic coming off of Price Avenue, as well as Silver Bluff Road, can expect delays while in this area. Please use caution while crews are working to make this repair.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation during this time.
Update 6/18/20- Cushman Dr. repair is complete and open to normal traffic.
UPDATE:Cushman Drive is open to traffic again but will be shut down tomorrow beginning at approximately 7:30 AM until further notice.
Engineering and Utilities has Cushman Drive NW shut down between Pinecrest Avenue and Laurens Street NW to make repairs to a water line. We will update once the work is complete.
Update:Hill Avenue is back open and traffic is restored to normal
Engineering and Utilities has a short section of Hill Ave. closed off from Davis Terrace to Osbon Park to make repairs to a water line. We will advise once the repairs are complete and traffic is restored to normal.
The City of Aiken is working with a contractor to pave on Union St.(Train Depot Area)This will start Monday June 8th. This will continue the entire week. Please use extreme safety while in the area. City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities appreciates everyone's patience.
Engineering and Utilities will have one south bound lane of Whiskey Road temporarily closed to make repairs to the asphalt from a water line repair located between Taylor Street and East Pine Log Road. This area is located in front of The Home Depot and Wells Fargo Bank. Please expect delays in this area and please use caution. We will advise when traffic is restored to normal
2020 High School Graduation Parade
Congratulations to the Class of 2020 To Honor their great accomplishment, at 2PM on May 31, 2020 we held a parade for the graduates in Downtown Aiken
The City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities Department wants to let residents know that their contractor will be performing much-needed sewer maintenance on the dirt roads in the Horse District.
The contractor will be performing work with various equipment, which could cause anxiety for local horses. It is advised that keeping a safe distance from the work area would be more suitable for horses.
Below are the scheduled dates:
🔷June 8th – Grace Circle and Whiskey Road – End of Grace at Whiskey will be closed off during the day
🔷June 9th – Mead Avenue and Whiskey Road – End of Mead at Whiskey will be closed off during the day
🔷June 10-12th - South Boundary Avenue and Newberry Street - Traffic Controls and delays expected on South Boundary and Newberry Streets.
🔷The City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities' Streets Division will begin rehabilitating the dirt roads in and around the Horse District again.🚧
🔷We will resume work June 1st 2020; of course, not starting any work or equipment moving until 10:00 AM.
🔷Our focus would begin on Mead Ave that first week and follow up with the connector roads the next few weeks after.
Please see below for a tentative schedule and route:
🐴From Two Notch Rd to Marion St on Mead 2 days From 10:00- 5:00.
🐴From Marion to Sumter on Mead 1.50 days. 10:00 to 5:00
🐴Sumter to Magnolia 1 day 10:00 to 5:00.
🌺After Mead we will move to Magnolia Rd.
🐴3 days on Magnolia Rd. After Magnolia Rd we will move to Sumter St.
🐴2 days on Sumter
🐴2 days on Marion St.
🌺Then we will move behind the Red Barn.
🐴3 days behind the Red Barn then we will be finished.
🙂Thanks for your patience and support.🙂
City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Announce Reopening | City of Aiken, SC Government
City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Announce Reopening Friday, May 22, 2020 | News 22 MAY 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIKEN, SC – Since late-March, the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (PRT) facilities have been closed to the public, except for trails and green spaces. Most rece...
City Offices Closed for Memorial Day | City of Aiken, SC Government
City Offices Closed for Memorial Day Thursday, May 21, 2020 | News, Public Notice All City of Aiken government offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020, in observance of Memorial Day. Our Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 8:10 AM. Pickup services will be delayed by one day for the re...
Engineering and Utilities has one south bound lane of Columbia Highway closed to complete a water installation. This is near the 2200 block of Columbia Highway between Reynolds Pond Road and Northbrook Drive. Please use caution in this area as crews are working to complete this install. Thanks for everyone’s patience and cooperation during this time.
Public Services Emphasizes Important Request About Recycling | City of Aiken, SC Government
Public Services Emphasizes Important Request About Recycling Wednesday, May 13, 2020 | News Aiken is home to some of the most dependable recyclers. Our resident’s efforts benefit both the environment and our local economy by recycling their plastic, paper, cardboard, glass, and metal cans. The Cit...
The City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities is currently working on Citadel Dr. for the Banksmill Liftstation Rehab Project. A contractor is currently on Citadel Dr. installing sewer mains. Please be cautious in this area due to the work being done. If anyone should have any questions, please call the Engineering Department at 803-642-7610.
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City of Aiken Open Buildings With Exceptions and Limitations Wednesday, May 13, 2020 | News, Public Notice 13 MAY 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIKEN, SC – Since late-March, City offices and facilities have been closed to the public, and other provisions were implemented to serve the public, such as ...
City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities will being locating utility lines on Citadel Dr. between Clemson and Cheltenham. Please use extreme caution in the area for everyone's safety.
Hours between 9-11Am.
*Update* The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.
*Update*Water has been restored. Boil Water Advisory is in place.
Engineering and Utilities has the water main supplying approximately 32 homes on Bald Cypress Ct. in Woodside turned off to make a repair. A boil water advisory is in effect and all residents have been notified.
City of Aiken, South Carolina Government
The City of Aiken is partnering with the community to make a difference during this #COVID19 outbreak by donating blood to the American Red Cross of South Carolina at the Amentum Theatre for Performing Arts until 7 PM on Newberry Street.
Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
The Red Cross is practicing social distancing w/ donor beds at least 6ft apart. Also, staff will continuously be sanitizing donor beds & other areas.
Donors are required to wear face masks. If you don’t have a mask, one will be provided.
Follow link below to schedule an appointment
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
City of Aiken, South Carolina Government
In partnership with the City of Aiken, Amentum, Savannah River Remediation and the Aiken Standard, the Red Cross invites donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve at the Aiken Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 6, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Amentum Center for Performing Arts.
The need for blood for trauma patients, children battling cancer, mothers experiencing childbirth complications, patients with sickle cell disease and others continues. Donated blood has a limited shelf life of 42 days so the supply must constantly be replenished.
Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.
Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to safeguard donors, volunteers and employees.
Follow link below to schedule an appointment
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
Engineering and Utilities has one West Bound Lane of the 300 Block of Park Avenue SW blocked to make repairs to a water line. North and South Bound traffic of Lauren’s Street is flowing as normal but please use caution in the area when turning onto Park Avenue. This is the section of Park Avenue located between Bank of America and ACTS.
Crews are working to make this repair and we will update when the work is complete. Thanks for everyone’s patience and cooperation during this time.
The City of Aiken Extend The Current Ordered Closings | City of Aiken, SC Government
The City of Aiken Extend The Current Ordered Closings Friday, May 1, 2020 | Covid-19, News, Public Notice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aiken, SC – The City of Aiken will extend and continue the following implemented measures and procedures that are aligned with guidance from the Department of Health and ...
The solution to safeguarding our sewer system is to be conscious of what can be flushed down toilets. Toilet paper is designed to break down quicker than most wipes,which are thicker and more durable,especially ones made for non-bathroom purposes. To be on the safe side, please throw wipes and other non-toilet paper products in the trash.
**Update** Repairs were made and lanes on Columbia Highway are open to normal traffic.
Engineering and Utilities has one south bound lane of Columbia Highway shut down to make repairs to a water line. This is in the area of Bradley Mill Road and Columbia Highway. Please use caution in this area during this time. We will post updates once the work is complete.
🚰Engineering and Utilities will have a portion of Greenwich Drive located in the River Bluff Neighborhood temporarily closed between Glencarin Drive and the intersection of Greenwich Drive and Greenwich Drive to repair a sink hole in the road. We will advise once the road is opened back up.
**Update on road closure**-- Repair has been made and the road is open.
🚰Engineering and Utilities will have one south bound lane of Whiskey Road temporarily closed to make repairs to a water line located between Taylor Street and East Pine Log Road. This area is located in front of The Home Depot and Wells Fargo Bank. Please expect delays in this area and please use caution. We will advise when traffic is restored to normal.
**Update on Whiskey Rd. Repair**-- Repair was made and the traffic lanes that where closed are open.
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City of Aiken, South Carolina Government
Downtown Aiken Road Closure Notification: - Laurens Street SW at the intersection of Park Ave is temporarily closed to automobile traffic as the City of Aiken crews along with Dominion Energy work to remove a sizable oak tree that fell across the 200 block of Laurens St SW near Downing Street. The estimated time of removal is approximately 1-1:30 pm. Please use an alternate route.
Aiken Standard
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Update: The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.
Update: Water Repair has been repaired. The roadway is still closed. Citizens who lost water during this repair are under a Boil Water Advisory. This post will be updated when it has been lifted.
The City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities Department has Holley Lake Rd. in Woodside Plantation closed between Burden Lake and Wax Myrtle. Utilities is repairing a water issue. Please avoid this area if at all possible. As soon as the road has opened, we will update this post.
Thanks for everyone's cooperation and patience.
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City of Aiken Extend COVID-19 Measures and Procedures Monday, March 30, 2020 | Covid-19, News, Public Notice The City of Aiken will extend and continue the following implemented measures and procedures that are aligned with guidance from the Department of Health and Environment Control (DHEC) regard...
Update: The Boil Water Advisory is now lifted.
Update: Water has been restored.
City of Aiken Utilities Department has a water main break on Oakland Hills Street in Houndslake Subdivision. There are 10 residents without water. We are in the process of excavating the area for repair. Utilities will advise when the repair is made and water is on; this will be updated on this post as well. A boil water advisory will be in affect once the water is restored.
City of Aiken, South Carolina Government
These are unprecedented and uncertain times we’re in, and now more than ever we must continue to be compassionate towards one another and follow the direction and orders from Governor Henry McMaster. We value your patience while we do our best to keep our community safe and informed. Take care of yourselves, your families, and be mindful of your neighbors while we exercise social distancing. Aiken, let us stay healthy together!
Stuart Bedenbaugh
City Manager
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/non-essential-businesses-ordered-closed-by-governor-henry-mcmaster/
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UPDATE: Area below is open to traffic. However, expect delays Friday as well.
The City of Aiken Utilities Department has the North Bound lane of the 100 Block of Williamsburg St NE between Richland Ave. and Barnwell Ave. shut down to perform work on a water line. We will advise once the work is complete.
If anyone has any questions or concerns, please call 803-642-7617.
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Earth Day Aiken is celebrated annually on or near Saturday, April 22 in downtown Aiken, SC. The festival includes exhibitors, music, awards, children activities and featured speakers. The event is held in the Newberry Street Festival area and in The Alley. The day began with a 5K People Chase Fun Run. It also includes the Friday evening event "Lights Out" during which local restaurants and clubs observe Earth Day with a variety of creative and energy saving initiatives during dinner. In 2017 more than 2000 people attended and more than 40 exhibitors had interactive displays tied to the theme: "Preserving for Tomorrow What We All Enjoy Today."
Aiken This Week visits recycling partner Dumpster Depot to discuss the relationship between Dumpster Depot and the City of Aiken, and to share changes to the City's recycling program that take effect January 9th, 2017. Guests include Norman Dunagan, Founder of Dumpster Depot and Sarah Herring, City of Aiken Public Works.
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