Roads are the most expensive asset for the DWPOA to manage consuming over 75% of the Replacement Fund spend. The basis of this estimate begins with the assumption that our roads have a Useful Life of 24 years, which is an industry average, but with the caveat that we will employ techniques with the intent to extend their Useful Life to 30 years. To that end, we have contracted with a civil engineering company named Withers Ravenal, which provides their expertise in evaluating our roads and making the recommendations as to the maintenance required to extend their Useful Life and thus reducing the overall cost of maintenance over their Useful Life. Here’s a few key points: It’s less expensive over the long haul to keep good roads good. Withers Ravenal visually inspect Dunes West streets every three years....
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July 2025
Introducing Mischele Pucci – Our New Covenants and Lower Dunes West Administrator
We are pleased to welcome Mischele Pucci to the Dunes West team as our new Covenants and Lower Dunes West Administrator. Mischele brings a wealth of operational and administrative experience. Her strong background in organization, communication, and problem-solving makes her a great fit for our community. You can reach her at 843.375.0021 or dwcovenants@sw-community.com. Please join us in welcoming Mischele to Dunes West! ...
Read MoreRead MoreJune 2025 Management and Board of Directors Summary Activity Report:
Complete Management, Board of Director Meeting Minutes, and Monthly Financial Reports are available on the Dunes West POA Website. Management: Conducted a formal review and bidding program for the security contract. Included 6 vendors, qualifying interviews, a formal RFP, and a structured bid analysis presented to the Board of Directors Prepared for an E-Bike town hall held on June 24 Coordinated with Town of Mount Pleasant independent arborist to examine the grand oaks identified as failing. Results expected in early July. Sent out semi-annual assessment invoices Planted 6 bald cypress trees on Harpers Ferry Way Put up “Stay off the Grass” signs where E-bikers have been tearing up the grass Ellington Woods monument lights repaired Storm damage cleanup Started the major infrastructure road paving project. Expect completion in July. Board of Directors: Plan and develop the materials for an E-bike town hall that was held on June 24 Addressed several resident...
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