GOOSE CREEK, S.C. — Berkeley County officials cut the ribbon Friday on a new $4.3 million Goose Creek Magistrate and Public Safety Substation, a 12,102-square-foot facility designed to consolidate key county services under one roof.
Located at 653 Red Bank Road, the new building replaces three previously rented locations and now houses a modern magistrate’s office, a 24/7 EMS substation, and a Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office substation. County leaders say the consolidation will improve efficiency, cut response times and better serve the growing Goose Creek community.
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“This location, hosting multiple county services, will help us better serve the County while improving commute times for many,” said Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb.
The magistrate’s office features three fully equipped courtrooms and will be staffed by three judges, six clerks, constables, bailiffs, and security personnel. The former office on North Goose Creek Boulevard is now closed. Normal operations at the new site begin Monday, May 5.
The EMS substation will maintain round-the-clock coverage with a dedicated ambulance and two-person crews rotating across four shifts. The sheriff’s substation will be staffed during business hours, with deputies regularly stopping in for administrative work and evidence processing.
Designed by Herrington, LLC and constructed by Design Build Construction, the project also received major contributions from Berkeley County Roads & Bridges and IT teams.
County Chief Magistrate Rad Deaton praised the new facility as a long-overdue investment. “This new location, built with the future of the community and staff in mind, reflects the Court’s ongoing commitment to better serve the public.”
Sheriff Duane Lewis added, “This substation will allow our deputies to better respond to the needs of the community while strengthening our visibility and engagement in the area.”
