This investment will construct sewer infrastructure that will support the location of a new facility by spartanburg regional healthcare system, as well as support future increased commercial,…

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2,854,900 Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to the City of Woodruff, South Carolina. The grant funding will support construction of sewer infrastructure that will enable the location of a new Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System facility along Highway 101, as well as future increased commercial, healthcare, and industrial development in the area. The EDA EAA program aims to aid regions facing adverse economic changes, and this award will support regional economic development planning led by the South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments. It is expected the project will generate $3.5M in private investment and create 18 jobs.

This investment will construct sewer infrastructure that will support the location of a new facility by spartanburg regional healthcare system, as well as support future increased commercial, healthcare and industrial development along highway 101. The grantee estimates this project will create 18 jobs and generate private investment of $3.5 million. This project was made possible by the regional planning efforts led by the south carolina appalachian council of governments. EDA funds south carolina appalachian council of governments to bring together the public and private sectors to create an economic development roadmap to strengthen the regional economy, support private capital investment and create jobs.