Surf Park Incentive Agreement

At a glance

• What: An incentive agreement (Ordinance 2026-58) between the city and Project WGMB to support a $150 million mixed-use tourism and hospitality project with a Wavegarden surf lagoon, hotel, restaurants, retail and related amenities. A companion resolution (R2026-17) supports including the surf park in the existing multi-county business park.
• Where it stands: Adopted on second reading September 22, 2026 by 5 to 2 (Councilwoman Hatley and Councilman Render voting no). First reading on September 8 passed 6 to 1.
• Next: No further readings appear in the minutes read; the incentive terms are not spelled out in the minutes.

Votes

September 8, 2026, first reading: moved by Councilman McClure, seconded by Councilman Chestnut; approved 6 to 1, with Councilwoman Hatley voting no. Councilman Render had arrived at 11:03 A.M. and voted yes.

September 22, 2026, second reading: moved by Councilman McClure, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Conner; adopted 5 to 2. Yes: Mayor Kruea, Mayor Pro Tem Conner, Councilman Chestnut, Councilman Lowder, Councilman McClure. No: Councilwoman Hatley and Councilman Render.

Resolution R2026-17 (support for the surf park and its inclusion in the existing multi-county business park) was moved by Councilman Chestnut, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Conner, and approved 7 to 0 on September 8. The staff summary says the development is expected to add jobs, stimulate private investment and expand the commercial tax base for the city and Horry County.

Gaps

The minutes give no dollar amount for the incentive, no discussion, and no public comment on this item.

Sources

• City Council workshop and meeting minutes, September 22, 2026: https://cms6.revize.com/revize/myrtlebeachsc/02.%209-22-26%20Meeting%20Minutes%20%20.pdf
• City Council workshop and meeting minutes, September 8, 2026: https://cms6.revize.com/revize/myrtlebeachsc/02.%209-8-2026%20Meeting%20Minutes%20.pdf
• City Council agenda, September 22, 2026: https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/agenda_details_T15_R476.php

Log

2026-09-22 - City Council

Ordinance 2026-58 adopted on second reading, 5 to 2.

2026-09-08 - City Council

First reading approved 6 to 1; Resolution R2026-17 approved 7 to 0.