CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The City of Charleston marked the completion of repairs to the Low Battery seawall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, celebrating upgrades aimed at strengthening the city’s historic waterfront against flooding and storms.
The Low Battery Seawall Repair Project focused on reinforcing the centuries-old structure along Charleston Harbor, a prominent feature of the city’s downtown peninsula. In a speech, Mayor William Cogswell detailed how the Low Battery represents the future of preservation in Charleston.
“This is a place for our residents,” Cogswell said. “This is a place where form meets function. Not only does the Battery strengthen our shoreline, but it also enhances one of our treasured public spaces.”…