School is out, summer temperatures are fast approaching, and kids are all thinking about pools and water parks. Of note is the grand opening of the Shipwreck Cove Waterpark in Duncan, which will open it doors this Friday on June 12th, and is located on the eastern side of Greer. www.shipwreckcovesc.com You’ll find a lot of pirate themed features that will be a hit with the family. Down towards Simpsonville, the Discovery Island Water Park has added the Flow Rider, a wave-like feature that allows riders to surf or boogie board down its surface. It’s sure to be a hit with both the riders and onlookers as participants try to master their skills. The Flow Rider is pretty safe too, since the riders are actually travelling slowly down sheets of water over a padded composite membrane. For more, visit Discovery Island website.
South Financial Assigns Real Estate
The South Financial Group has decided to keep their headquarters in downtown Greenville and sell the three-building complex on I-85 near the Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research. The project was started in 2006 to much acclaim and TSFG put about $80 million into the project, but has had to back away due to the current economic climate. The market price for the campus, including undeveloped land, is approximately $72 million., and will eventually provide “green” buildings” in a rapidly growing technology park.
Anticipating continued growth in the northern Greer area when the economy turns, the Greer Commission of Public Works (CPW) plans to build an electrical substation near the intersection of Highway 101 and North McElhaney Rd. The 7.6 acre parcel still needs to be purchased, but CPW hopes to have the station on line in 2010. For the water utility, the CPW plans a one million gallon storage tank off South Buncombe Road, a new 24” water line around the city of Greer, and a new pump station on South State 101 to service the BMW plant and the Abner Creek Road area. These latter projects are still awaiting approval of state and federal funds.
Table Rock State Park-"Best of the Road"
In Rand McNally’s 2010 Road Atlas, Table Rock State Park has made the “Best of the Road” list. Located in north Pickens County near the escarpment into the mountains of North Carolina, the park features camping sites, renovated cabins, a lake with swimming, and great hiking to fabulous view of the surrounding areas. The popular site is certainly worth a stop, but if you plan to stay overnight, reservations are a must; accommodation are in high demand during the summer months. For more info check out the Park site.
Current Weather
The weather should warm up this week after last weekend’s glorious weather. Expect highs in the low 90s this week with a chance of thunderstorms. It should cool a bit by Friday and the chance of showers will increase.
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