Water Line Tie-In on Westminster Highway

Temporary outages and low pressure expected during infrastructure upgrade work in Walhalla

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:49am

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Stillwell Construction will perform a water line tie-in along Westminster Highway in Walhalla, South Carolina on Thursday, April 9th, beginning around 10:00 AM. During the work, customers along Westminster Highway may experience temporary water outages, while those along Hesse Highway may notice low water pressure.

Why it matters

The service interruption is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements funded through the City's $10 million South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP) grant for upgrading water and sewer systems, contributing to the City's broader $30 million investment in infrastructure over the past six years to enhance reliability and service quality.

The details

The water line tie-in work is being performed by Stillwell Construction as part of the city's infrastructure upgrade program. Customers along Westminster Highway may experience temporary water outages during the work, while those on Hesse Highway may notice low water pressure.

  • The work will begin around 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Stillwell Construction

The construction company performing the water line tie-in work.

Walhalla Water Department

The city department overseeing the infrastructure upgrades and managing customer communications.

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What’s next

An advisory will be issued once the work is complete, and customers are asked to direct any questions or concerns to the Walhalla Water Department office.

The takeaway

This water line tie-in is part of Walhalla's broader $30 million investment in infrastructure upgrades over the past six years, funded in part by a $10 million state grant, to improve the reliability and quality of the city's water and sewer systems.