This EDA investment supports water system upgrades to serve industrial corridors in laurens county, south carolina and provide for business expansion following the closure of two coal-fired power…

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $12.2 million Project Grant to the Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission on June 28, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant funding will support water system upgrades in Laurens County, South Carolina to serve industrial corridors and provide for business expansion following the closure of two coal-fired power plants in the region. Specifically, the Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission will use the EDA funding to construct a new water tank, water line, and ancillary infrastructure. This will strengthen and stabilize water service across a large industrial portion of the area, ensuring continuity of services for business operations. Once completed, the water infrastructure project aims to create job opportunities, attract private investment, and advance economic resiliency in the region impacted by the power plant closures.

This EDA investment supports water system upgrades to serve industrial corridors in laurens county, south carolina and provide for business expansion following the closure of two coal-fired power plants in the region. The construction of a new water tank, water line, and ancillary infrastructure will support economic development and help strengthen and stabilize water service across a large industrial portion of the area, ensuring continuity of services for business operations in this region. Once completed, the project will create job opportunities, attract private investment, and advance economic resiliency throughout the region.