U.S. Army Corps of Engineers determines 404 wetland permit for the Bryan County Megasite valid and requires no changes
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has determined the 404 wetland permit for the Bryan County Megasite is valid and requires no changes, according to a memorandum shared with the Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority (Savannah JDA) and the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) on March 25. After reviewing supplemental data and new public comments, USACE has concluded that the project will have a “minor long-term effect” on the water supply, and its impact on the environment will be “insignificant.”
Governor Kemp includes Savannah water system investment in 2025 midyear budget
On Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Governor Brian Kemp has included in his 2025 midyear budget investment in the Savannah water system.
Settlement agreement reached between Ogeechee Riverkeeper and Savannah JDA
Settlement agreement reached between Ogeechee Riverkeeper and Savannah JDA | On Friday, December 27, 2024, the Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) agreed to dismiss its challenge to the groundwater withdrawal permits issued to Bryan and Bulloch counties on October 7, 2024, after reaching a settlement agreement with the Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority (Savannah JDA). Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Savannah JDA agreed to facilitate a reduction in a long-term surface water or alternative water solution for the Bryan County Industrial Megasite and associated developments from 25 years to 15 years and to provide for additional water…
Statement on Ogeechee Riverkeeper Administrative Appeal
Today, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (Georgia EPD) approved the permits for the four wells to support Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and related developments.
Statement on issuance of well permits by Georgia EPD
Today, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (Georgia EPD) approved the permits for the four wells to support Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and related developments.
Statement on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers letter
We have received a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to provide additional data on the projected water supply for Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA).
Well Mitigation Fund Contributions Reach $1 Million
Development Authority of Bulloch County, Development Authority of Bryan County, Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America to each contribute $250,000.