CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The City of Charleston has asked residents of the Dockside Condominiums tower downtown to evacuate the building by 5 p.m. Friday.
Read the City’s full statement below:
The City of Charleston was made aware today by Dockside Association board representatives that their engineering firm has recommended evacuation of the building tower In response, the City immediately contacted the engineering firm and verbally advised the Dockside Association representatives that residents should be prepared to evacuate by Friday at 5:00 PM. Formal documentation outlining the evacuation details will be issued to the Dockside Association as soon as possible. The safety and well-being of our community is our top priority, and we urge all affected residents to take the necessary precautions.
The building at 330 Concord Street dominates the Charleston skyline neighboring the South Carolina Aquarium.
The building has faced reported structural issues as recently as 2023.
A statement from the Dockside Board of Directors indicated that the safety of residents was its top priority.
“We’ve been alerted to a potential structural issue with our Dockside condominium building in downtown Charleston. Today, the City of Charleston notified us that residents must be evacuated by Friday at 5:00 p.m.,” the statement reads.
“All residents have been informed, and we are working closely with everyone to ensure a smooth and safe transition out of the building. We will keep communication open with our residents. At this point, we do not have an estimated timeline for any structural work, so we cannot forecast when residents will be able to return. Everyone’s safety is the priority, and we hope to work through this as quickly as possible.
“We’ve faced similar challenges in the past, and with our unwavering focus on safety, we will navigate this situation with the same level of care and expertise.”
