Beaufort County Government is committed to transparently addressing the concerns and uncertainty that our residents and visitors may be experiencing regarding impending Daufuskie Island Ferry service changes. County staff is diligently working to resolve these issues, and we want to assure you that we are listening. We sincerely appreciate your support and patience as we navigate this challenge. Your concerns are important to us.  We are receiving your comments and concerns and share in your desire to provide the best service possible.

Beaufort County is actively working to comply with a court order that forces our relocation of the Island ferry embarkation site away from Buckingham Landing. Our number one priority during this process is to minimize the inconvenience for residents, property owners, workers, and visitors to Daufuskie Island. Beaufort County is actively negotiating the contract for the Ferry service provider and is moving forward with the implementation of a park and ride system as a temporary measure for parking. We understand that this is not ideal; however, we want to emphasize that our sole focus is on serving the needs of our community. We are certain that County staff and service providers will reach a permanent solution that will ultimately provide an enhanced service.

We recognize that the timeline mandated by the court order is creating uncertainty and hardship. Beaufort County will communicate updates and timelines as efficiently as possible. Change is inevitable, but we are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible. We appreciate your patience and continued support as we work towards providing an essential service for our community.

Please stay tuned for our official communications through email, media releases, and updates to our website.

Sincerely,

Joseph Passiment

Chairman of Beaufort County Council