Kiwi River Club LLC has secured a $3.55 million permit for a commercial in-ground swimming pool at 106 N Lake Dr in Sunset, making it one of the most expensive single-amenity permits filed in Pickens County in recent memory. The permit, classified as a commercial alteration, was issued on August 17, 2026.
What the Permits Show
The permit, numbered PLC-26-0001, covers the construction of a commercial in-ground swimming pool on property owned by Kiwi River Club LLC near Lake Keowee. The declared construction valuation of $3.55 million is striking for a standalone pool project, even by the standards of the upscale lake communities that dot the Pickens County shoreline. No contractor is listed on the permit at this time.
The property at 106 N Lake Dr currently carries no assessed value on the permit record, which places the full $3.55 million construction cost in sharp relief. The permit status is listed as issued, meaning the project has cleared review and can proceed. The scope of work described in the filing is limited to the pool itself, with no mention of additional structures, clubhouses, or ancillary facilities on this particular permit.
Why It Matters
A $3.55 million pool project signals continued high-end investment in the Lake Keowee corridor, where private clubs and gated communities have driven commercial construction activity in recent years. Sunset, a small town in western Pickens County, sits at the heart of this growth. The scale of the permit — filed by a private club rather than a municipal entity or large resort — suggests that member-funded amenity development remains a strong force in the area. For contractors and suppliers watching the Pickens County market, a project of this size on a single amenity points to demand for specialized commercial pool construction well above the typical residential or community pool price range.