Surfside Beach Council Hears Concrete Crushing Update at Former Wild Water & Wheels

Surfside Beach Town Council heard a report from Planning, Building & Zoning (PB&Z) on concrete-crushing activity at the former Wild Water & Wheels property during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to a weekly update from Mayor Robert Krouse dated Oct. 30, 2026. The update does not say what the report found or whether the crushing is continuing.

What did the Town Council hear about Wild Water & Wheels?

PB&Z’s report was one of the Communications items at the meeting, the update says. The update gives no findings, dates or details about the crushing work, and it does not say whether the town has taken any action on the site.

When will the Town Council vote on a courthouse project manager?

The town administrator gave advance notice that the council will consider hiring an independent project manager for the courthouse project, with a vote planned for the next meeting. The update does not give the date of that meeting, the scope or cost of the proposed contract, or a description of the courthouse project.

What else did the council do on Oct. 27?

• Passed first readings: an annexation of property behind the Prime Storage location off Business 17, and sanitation service fees.
• Passed second readings: revisions to the open containers ordinance for town events, and zoning changes for vehicle fueling stations and parking requirements for mini storage and self-storage locations.
• Failed: a first reading to eliminate the second council meeting in November.
• Approved: a kiosk application from Lobster Dogs for a spot next to the pier.

The town’s budget process has started. A resolution to begin two-year budget planning will be presented at the next meeting, the update says.

The update also says the owners of the annexed property plan to add an “inference point” there, which would require additional approvals first. Property owners told the council about the differences between an inference point and a data center, and said the impacts on energy and water use are minimal.

What is coming up in Surfside Beach?

• Tree Preservation Special Meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 4. The mayor urges residents who want a say in the decision to attend.
• Halloween weekend: the Surfside Beach Halloween Car Show and the Shuckoween event at Neal & Pam’s Bar & Grill run at the same time on the weekend of Oct. 31.

What did the update say about the contractor dispute?

The update says representatives of a contractor will meet with town representatives on Dec. 22 for a pre-lawsuit mediation discussion about what the mayor calls the “fraud situation.” He says he cannot share details about potential litigation.

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