Sullivans Island wants old warehouse, dock

SULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The town of Sullivans Island is considering a swap with the state of South Carolina to acquire an old warehouse and dock on the Intracoastal Waterway.

The Post and Courier of Charleston reported (http://bit.ly/yljohC ) the half-acre property includes a 10,500-square-foot brick warehouse and 13,400- square-foot wharf with a small house.

The state plans to auction the property March 21. The minimum bid is nearly $800,000.

Sullivans Island is considering a proposal to offer to take over maintenance of some state roads in exchange for the property.

Sullivans Island is interested in the warehouse as a possible location for a new town hall. The old facility was closed because of mold problems.

State officials expect two groups to bid for the property.

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Information from: The Post and Courier, http://www.postandcourier.com