APPALACHIAN REGION

COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2007-2012

FORGING THE FUTURE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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SC Appalachian Council of Governments

Regional Strategic Plan for Economic Development

TABLE OF CONTENTS Background ...... 1 What is CEDS?...... 1 Mission Statement...... 2 The CEDS Process...... 3 Regional Profile ...... 7 Geography...... 7 Quality of Life ...... 7 Population...... 7 Economic Environment ...... 11 Education...... 12 Business Climate...... 15 Employment ...... 16 Workforce Development...... 19 Transportation...... 19 County Profiles...... 21 Anderson County...... 22 Cherokee County...... 25 Greenville County...... 28 Oconee County...... 32 Pickens County...... 35 Spartanburg County...... 38 Regional Economic Development Strategy...... 41 Goals & Strategies ...... 41 Economic Development Projects...... 44 Plan of Action...... 70 Partners ...... 71

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. CED Contacts...... 6 Table 2. 2005 County and Municipality Population...... 7 Table 3. Census Population Trends & Projections 1970-2030...... 9 Table 4. Projected Population Change by County 2005 - 2030 ...... 9 Table 5. Colleges and Universities in the Appalachian Region...... 13 Table 6. Census Population Estimates by Age, 2006...... 14 Table 7. Appalachian Region Major Employers, 1,000+...... 15 Table 8: Announced Capital Investment and Job Creation, 2000 - 2006 ...... 16 Table 9. Annual Average Unemployment Rates, 1997-2006...... 18 Table 10. Anderson County Population Estimates ...... 23 Table 11. Anderson County Population by Age, 2005...... 23 Table 12. Anderson County Highest Educational Attainment, Age 25+, 2000 ...23 Table 13. Anderson County Income Statistics...... 23 Table 14. Anderson County Major Employers, 500+...... 24 Table 15. Anderson County Labor Force Statistics...... 24 Table 16. Cherokee County Population Estimates...... 26

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Table 17. Anderson County Population by Age, 2005...... 26 Table 18. Cherokee County Highest Educational Attainment, Age 25+, 2000 ....26 Table 19. Cherokee County Income Statistics ...... 26 Table 20. Cherokee County Major Employers, 500+ ...... 27 Table 21. Cherokee County Labor Force Statistics...... 27 Table 22. Greenville County Population Estimates ...... 29 Table 23. Greenville County Population by Age, 2005 ...... 29 Table 24. Greenville County Highest Educational Attainment, Age 25+, 2000...29 Table 25. Greenville County Income Statistics...... 29 Table 26. Greenville County Major Employers, 500+...... 30 Table 27. Greenville County Labor Force Statistics ...... 31 Table 28. Oconee County Population Estimates ...... 32 Table 29. Oconee County Population by Age, 2005 ...... 33 Table 30. Oconee County Highest Educational Attainment, Age 25+, 2000...... 33 Table 31. Oconee County Income Statistics...... 33 Table 32. Oconee County Major Employers, 500+...... 33 Table 33. Oconee County Labor Force Statistics ...... 34 Table 34. Pickens County Population Estimates ...... 36 Table 35. Pickens County Population by Age, 2005 ...... 36 Table 36. Pickens County Highest Educational Attainment, Age 25+, 2000...... 36 Table 37. Pickens County Income Statistics...... 36 Table 38. Pickens County Major Employers, 500+...... 37 Table 39. Pickens County Labor Force Statistics ...... 37 Table 40. Spartanburg County Population Estimates ...... 39 Table 41. Spartanburg County Population by Age, 2005 ...... 39 Table 42. Spartanburg County Highest Educational Attainment, Age 25+, 200039 Table 43. Spartanburg County Income Statistics...... 39 Table 44. Spartanburg County Major Employers, 500+...... 40 Table 45. Spartanburg County Labor Force Statistics ...... 40 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 2. Population Growth & Projections by County...... 10 Figure 4. Appalachian Region Employment by Industry, 2005...... 17 Figure 5. Annual Average Unemployment Rates, 1997-2006 ...... 17

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Background

What is CEDS? This Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy hereafter referred to as “CEDS” is the cumulative efforts by the communities of the Appalachian Region of South Carolina to define and improve upon regional economic conditions.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), a division of the US Department of Commerce states:

“A CEDS should promote economic development and opportunity, foster effective transportation access, enhance and protect the environmental, and balance resources through sound management of development. For the purpose of these guidelines, the term “region”: refers to areas that have been defined economically, environmentally, or geographically as appropriate units for addressing economic development and related challenges.” The CEDS document should be short and easily accessible. The general public, government decision makers, and business investors should be able to use it as a guide to understanding the regional economic and to taking action to improve it. The CEDS should take into account, and where appropriate, incorporate, other planning efforts in the community. Its quality should be judged by its usefulness as a guide to local decision making. There should be a continuing program of communications and outreach to encourage broad-based public engagement and commitment of partners.”

The CEDS document is mandated by the EDA to define Economic Development Districts (EDD) throughout the nation. The South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments (SCACOG) acts at the EDD to the Appalachian region that includes Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg Counties and the forty-two municipalities included in those counties.

It is the desire of the EDA, SCACOG, and the CEDS Strategy Committee to provide this document as the reference for economic conditions, development strategies, and projects throughout the six county region; however, this CEDS should not be considered a “stand-alone” document. The CEDS is one tool of many to be used for economic development purposes.

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Mission Statement

Regional · To identify the key issues most important for continued economic development successes in the South Carolina Appalachian region (Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg County);

· To identify key leaders in Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg Counties who will examine these issues intensively and report their findings;

· To set economic development priorities for the region based on the findings of leaders in each county;

· To transmit the Regional Strategic Plan for Economic Development to the South Carolina State Department of Commerce for incorporation into the South Carolina State Economic Development Plan;

· To assist with the implementation of the plan by actively advocating and seeking action on its recommendations, and

· To meet periodically after the plan’s adoption to monitor its use and implementation and to assure that the planning process continues.

County Level · To refine and examine the issues identified as most important to continued economic development success in the county and in the Appalachian region (Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg Counties);

· To involve as many leaders from all points of view in each county as necessary to assure broad representation and adequate study of each issue;

· To arrive at a consensus on strategies that will address each issue thoroughly;

· To produce specific recommendations to the regional steering committee, for eventual incorporation into the state’s economic development plan; and

· To assist the implementation of the plan by actively advocating it and seeking action on its recommendations.

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The CEDS Process The preparation of the CEDS document is dependent on the collaboration between the CEDS Strategy Committee, SCACOG Board, SCACOG staff, and local units of government, economic development officials, workforce development officials, community colleges, chambers of commerce, business owners, and citizens.

CEDS Organization & Management The SCACOG CEDS process is guided and overseen by the SCACOG CEDS Strategy Committee. This committee contains representatives of the public and private sector. The SCACOG CEDS Strategy Committee provides input to the CEDS document, as well as final draft approval.

The Planning Services Department of SCACOG and support staff are responsible for the preparation of the CEDS document. The CEDS document is created by staff surveying, monitoring, and analyzing economic activity in the six county region.

The Planning Services department’s goal is to provide useful resources and services to enable and enhance local decision-makers, stakeholders and the public’s stability to evaluate and make the best possible choices to protect, enhance, and promote a high quality of life in the region. The Planning Department staff develops tools that assist communities in local decision making and offers technical assistance to local governments and non profit agencies working on community planning and development issues.

As the economic development liaison for the six county region, the Planning Services Department of the SCAOG is please to assist local communities towards making effective and sustainable economic development choices.

Methodology The process in which the CEDS is organized, developed, and complies is outlined below.

Process Organization Key participants in each county were identified and contacted. Regional and local steering committee participants were identified. An advisory committee is organized. Informational material and reports are developed.

Issue Analysis and Strategy Development Issues are identified and analyzed. Recommendations for addressing issues are identified. Specific strategies to implement recommendations are developed. Appropriate entities are assigned responsibility for implementing strategies.

Process Buy In The Plan is presented for public review and presentations made to each county council to receive input on the recommendations and build support for the plan.

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Adoption Findings are compiled into a formal strategic planning document, which is distributed for review and input. The steering committee and County Councils are asked to formally endorse the plan. Following endorsement by these groups, the ACOG Board of Directors is presented the plan for formal adoption.

Implementation Projects recommended by each entity are reviewed annually to monitor progress toward completion of the project and the impact the project has on economic development.

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Advisory Committee

Name General Purpose Membership Category Government Elected Official Larry Greer Yes Elected Official James Batchler Yes Elected Official Joe Dill Yes Elected Official Marion Lyles Yes Elected Official Lamar Bailes Yes Elected Official Neil Smith Yes * Private Sector Frank Nutt No Private Sector Dennis Claramunt No Private Sector Ed Elliott No Private Sector Leola Robinson No Private Sector Eddie Wynn No Private Sector Gloria Butler No Private Sector Craig Brandon No Workforce Development Board * The member is an elected official; however, the member’s position on the CEDS committee is not specifically assigned to an elected official, and the member does not represent a unit of general purpose government on the committee.

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Full Steering Committee

General Purpose Government Name Elected Official Membership Category William O’Dell Yes Elected Official Dennis Moss Yes Elected Official Glenn Hamilton Yes Elected Official Thomas Alexander Yes Elected Official Rex Rice Yes Elected Official Ralph Davenport Yes Elected Official Michael Thompson Yes Elected Official Larry Greer Yes Elected Official James Batchler Yes Elected Official Butch Kirven Yes Elected Official Joe Dill Yes Elected Official Judy Gilstrap Yes Elected Official G. Neil Smith Yes Elected Official Tom Ponder Yes Elected Official Dale Culbreth Yes Elected Official O’Neal Mintz Yes Elected Official Tom Foster Yes Elected Official Wallace Shaw Yes Elected Official Janie Wilson Yes Elected Official Roy Reynolds Yes Elected Official Lamar Bailes Yes Elected Official J. Connie Bowers Yes Elected Official Robert Briggs Yes Elected Official Terence Roberts Yes Elected Official Diane Smock Yes Elected Official Renee Cariveau Yes Elected Official Kenneth Smith, II Yes Elected Official Dennis Claramunt No Private Sector Ed Elliott No Private Sector Lottie Gibson Yes * Post Secondary Education Robert Gaillard No Private Sector Craig Brandon No Workforce Development Board Lib Fleming No Private Sector Gracie Floyd Yes * Post Secondary Education JW Sanders No Post Secondary Education Grady Butler No Private Sector Leola Robinson No Private Sector Bennie Cunningham No Private Sector Eddie Wynn No Workforce Development Board Gloria Butler No Private Sector Johnny Code Stewart Yes* Private Sector *The member is an elected official; however, the member’s position on the Board of Directors is not specifically assigned to an elected official, and the member does not represent a unit of general purpose governments on the Board of Directors.

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In additional to receiving input from the advisory and steering committees, contacts from each county were asked for input and recommendations. Two hundred and sixty-one (261) persons from the six counties and forty-two municipalities were contacted. This group included mayors, administrators, council members, higher education officials, and economic development officials.

Table 1. CED Contacts Anderson Cherokee Greenville Oconee Pickens Spartanburg Totals

Economic 1 1 4 1 1 2 10 Development

Elected 18 10 16 11 14 22 91 Officials

Higher 1 0 1 0 0 1 3 Education

Public 18 7 23 10 14 16 88 Officials

Utilities 15 5 12 7 11 6 56

Chamber of 1 1 3 1 4 1 11 Commerce

Workforce 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 Development

Totals 55 24 59 30 44 49 261

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Regional Profile

Geography The Appalachian Region is a six county region encompassing Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties. The urbanized communities in the region are Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg which are the commercial and industrial centers for the region. The Appalachian Region is located in the northwest corner of South Carolina. Interstate 85 bisects the region, providing access to many markets in the southeast United States. Instate 85 also provides easy access to Charlotte and Atlanta. This is one of the fastest growing regions in the United States.

Quality of Life Quality of life is one the key elements to economic growth in any region. From the urban core of Greenville and Spartanburg, to the region’s mountains and lakes, the cultural and recreational amenities of the Upstate are abundant. Throughout all six counties, housing is affordable, shopping and dining are excellent, healthcare and education are accessible. Outdoor recreational opportunities include golfing, hiking, swimming, camping, boating, and fishing in the region’s many state and county parks.

Other entertainment amenities include concerts by national and international artists, professional and collegiate sports, premier golf courses, museums, festivals, and local events. The region’s housing options offer something for every taste at affordable prices. A high quality of life is reflected in lower costs of living standards, affordable home prices, and proximity to many of the recreation amenities people desire, including the mountains and the ocean.

Population The ACOG region is a vibrant and growing area. The six-county region has a population of 1,086,742. The primary population centers are in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties with populations of 407,383 and 266,809 respectively. Their combined populations make up nearly 60 percent of all people living in the region, and they are also the most urbanized counties. The remaining counties tend to be more rural, with the exception of Anderson.

Table 2. 2005 County and Municipality Population Population Population Population County Anderson 175,514 Cherokee 53,844 Greenville 407,383 Municipality X Anderson 25,899 Blacksburg 1,898 Fountain Inn 6,729 Belton 4,568 X Gaffney 12,934 X Greenville 56,676 Honea Path 3,597 Greer 21,421 Iva 1,180 Mauldin 19,343 Pelzer 97 Simpsonville 15,135 Pendleton 3,050 Travelers Rest 4,237 Starr 188 West Pelzer 899 Williamston 3,878

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Population Population Population County Oconee 69,577 Pickens 113,575 Spartanburg 266,809 Municipality Salem 130 Central 4,039 Campobello 464 Seneca 7,962 Clemson 12,364 Central 272 Pacolet X Walhalla 3,727 Easley 18,852 Chesnee 1,022 West Union 301 Liberty 3,004 Cowpens 2,330 Westminster 2,669 Norris 841 Duncan 2,977 X Pickens 2,974 Inman 1,918 Six Mile 553 Landrum 2,518 Lyman 2,765 Pacolet 2,727 Reidville 409 X Spartanburg 38,379 Wellford 2,274 Woodruff 4,105 X- Indicates county seat

Population of Region by County, 2005

Anderson Spartanburg 16% 25% Cherokee 5%

Pickens 10% Oconee Greenville 6% 38%

Anderson Cherokee Greenville Oconee Pickens Spartanburg

The region has experienced a significant growth trend over the last 20 years. Between 1990 and 2000 the region increased by 140,663 people (15.8 percent) with a 2005 estimated population of 1,086,742. There is a clear hierarchy of growth in the Upstate. Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson Counties lead the way, adding 59,489 (18.6 percent), 26,998 people (11.9 percent), and 20,563 people (14.2 percent) respectively. The second tier of growth consists of Pickens, Oconee, and Cherokee Counties. These counties saw an increase of 16,861 (18 percent), 8,721 (15.2 percent) and 8,031 (18 percent) respectively. It is interesting to note that although the three larger counties had more growth in total numbers of people, the growth rates in the smaller counties exceed those of Anderson and Spartanburg County. The strong growth being seen in the all counties indicates that growth pressures will likely continue in the Appalachian Region and increase the challenges of providing necessary services while also protecting the quality of life in the Region.

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Table 3. Census Population Trends & Projections 1970-2030 COUNTY POP 1980 POP 1990 POP 2000 POP 2010 POP 2020 POP 2030 Anderson 133,800 145,177 165,740 182,340 198,840 215,380 Cherokee 41,000 44,506 52,537 57,510 63,660 69,420 Greenville 288,800 320,127 379,616 426,570 474,430 521,990 Oconee 48,800 57,494 66,215 74,920 83,980 92,920 Pickens 79,600 93,896 110,757 123,960 139,710 154,610 Spartanburg 202,700 226,793 253,791 279,870 306,210 332,450 ACOG Region 794,700 887,993 1,028,656 1,145,170 1,266,830 1,386,770 SC 3,131,600 3,486,310 4,012,012 4,458,930 4,916,870 5,371,150 USA 226,546,000 249,439,000 275,306,000 308,935,581 335,804,546 363,584,435 Source: US Census Bureau

Projections

The ACOG region is expected to be the most populous region in South Carolina for the foreseeable future. The ACOG region as a whole projects to increase by 300,000 new residents between 2005 and 2030. This increase reflects a projected change of 28 percent over the next 25 years. The new population will tend to be concentrated in the urban areas around Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson. However the rural areas of the Appalachian Region will increasingly feel the effects of the expanding influence of development and growth in the region.

Table 4. Projected Population Change by County 2005 - 2030 COUNTY Pop. Change % Anderson 39,866 23% Cherokee 15,576 29% Greenville 114,607 28% Oconee 23,343 34% Pickens 41,035 36% Spartanburg 65,641 25% ACOG Region 300,068 28% South Carolina 1,359,138 34% USA 88,278,435 32% Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census 2000

Population growth is expected to continue in all counties in the Region. Greenville County will continue to be the primary population center with an expected population exceeding 500,000 by 2030. This increase reflects a change of approximately 114,000 or 28 percent between 2005 and 2030. Spartanburg County is projected to continue as the second largest population center in the Upstate with over 300,000 in 2030. That would be the second largest projected population increase of approximately 65,000. This change, however, reflects one of the lowest projected percentage increases in the region (25 percent). Much of the growth in these two counties can be expected to occur between the two large municipal centers. As the developed urban areas continue to expand in each County there will be less separation between the Greenville and Spartanburg urban centers. The pressures of this growth pattern will require

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Anderson County is expected to have an increase of approximately 40,000 citizens. This change reflects a 23 percent increase, the lowest projected percentage increase in the region. Oconee and Pickens Counties are projected to see the greatest percentage increase in population of 34% and 36% each respectively. Their population projections for 2030 are approximately 93,000 and 155,000 respectively. The growth in both counties will be focused around Lakes Hartwell and Keowee, including the areas immediately around Clemson, Central, Seneca, and Walhalla. The growth of second homes and retirement communities around the lakes will be an important factor in planning for growth in this region.

Cherokee County is projected to experience healthy growth through 2030, increasing by almost 30 percent to approximately 70,000. The growth in Cherokee will occur along I-85 in the vicinity of Gaffney, the largest city and county seat, and to the southeast towards Cherokee Falls and the Broad River.

Figure 2. Population Growth & Projections by County

600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 Population 100,000 0 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 Year

Anderson Cherokee Greenville Oconee Pickens Spartanburg

Figure 2.6 was developed by consulting the comprehensive plans of each county in the ACOG region to identify projected high growth areas. Many of these areas are served primarily by US and SC highways. These major roads will serve as the primary transportation corridors between newly developed areas and the major city centers of the Region. As growth occurs, it will increase the demands on these facilities and it will be important that these demands be projected accurately. This will in turn allow the planning process to identify the road improvements needed to accommodate the expected growth.

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Economic Environment The South Carolina Upstate is widely recognized as a strong competitor in the global marketplace. As a medium-sized market, the six-county region makes up one of the strongest manufacturing centers in the nation. The region is known for its ability to attract international and domestic firms by providing a pro-business environment and all of the necessary amenities for business growth.

Within South Carolina, the Upstate is recognized as the state’s most progressive and industrialized region. In 2000, the six counties of Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg had $2.2 billion in announced capital investments, which accounted for 36 percent of the total for South Carolina. Similarly, the announced creation of 8,629 jobs represented 25 percent of the state total.

A wide variety of political and economic forces in the Upstate have come together to produce a region that is diverse, clean, friendly, productive, and economically healthy. Since 1990, the region has welcomed a tremendous influx of corporate headquarters, high-tech manufacturers, automobile manufacturing and related suppliers, national retailers, cultural and entertainment facilities, educational programs, and many other elements that have made our region a leader in economic development. The following are several key elements that have created the Upstate as it is known today.

Industrial Diversification: From Textile Mills to Targeted Markets

From 1850 to 1950 cotton and textiles characterized the region’s economy. Dramatic changes have redefined the Upstate, including a shift away from textiles to a more diverse and balanced manufacturing base. In addition to manufacturing, corporate headquarters, services, and tourism now play a major role in the region’s economic viability. No longer is the Upstate susceptible to minor fluctuation in the national economy. Recessionary dips are much less likely to have a significant impact on the region than 30 to 50 years ago.

Regionalism: A Smarter Approach to Economic Development

Each of the six Upstate counties has a proven track record of successful economic development. The unique history and special qualities of each county are those which define the region. However, when these counties join forces in regional efforts to promote economic development and to solve common problems, the region as a whole becomes an extremely powerful entity. Political and business leaders have embraced the concept of regionalism through the creation of several public/private partnerships. The newest such partnership was born as a core group of community leaders met with Upstate county economic developers and over 40 private companies to create the Upstate Alliance, an organization focused on strategic marketing for a 10-county region.

Strategic Location: Access to Major Markets

Access to major markets is a vital asset for the Upstate. The region is centrally located on the eastern seaboard, and is linked to other markets by two interstate highways, rail, and a major port facility. A substantial percentage of all manufacturing employment in the United States is located within a two-day drive or two-hour flight. Most markets east of the Mississippi River are within two days of the Upstate region

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via motor freight truck. The second largest container port on the Atlantic Coast and one of the nation’s busiest deep-water ports, the Port of Charleston is strategically located to serve the markets of Europe, Latin America, and South America.

The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), coupled with smaller public and industrial air facilities, has made an immense contribution to economic growth in the Upstate by providing vital access to U.S. and international markets. Expansions in recent years to the terminal building and airfield exceed $100 million. In June of 1999, a second runway extension was completed which extended the runway to 11,001 feet, thereby making it possible to land any aircraft currently in operation today. GSP now handles approximately 1.4 million passengers annually and is served by fifteen airlines offering almost 70 daily non-stop departures to 16 major cities across the nation.

Education Educational attainment levels in the region need to be improved. There is a high percentage of adults without a high school diploma and the number of adults with college degrees is lower than the state average. Greenville County has the highest percentage of residents with a college degree while Cherokee County has the smallest percentage of residents with a college degree.

Educational Attainment for County, Region, & State, 2005

40.0% 35.0% Anderson 30.0% Cherokee 25.0% 20.0% Greenville 15.0% Oconee 10.0% 5.0% Pickens 0.0% Spartanburg Region State

Educational Attainment for County, Region, & State, 2005

Anderson Cherokee Greenville Oconee Pickens Spartanburg Region State Less than 9th Grade 10.0% 13.9% 7.5% 11.2% 9.5% 9.8% 9.3% 6.1% 9th to 12th, No Degree 17.9% 20.0% 14.8% 15.0% 16.9% 17.1% 16.4% 12.2% High School Degree Only 34.0% 37.4% 28.5% 33.2% 30.8% 29.9% 30.8% 31.5% Some College, No Degree 18.4% 14.1% 21.4% 16.2% 17.4% 18.3% 18.9% 19.1% Associate Degree Only 7.5% 4.5% 7.8% 6.3% 6.4% 6.7% 7.1% 8.2% Bachelor's Degree Only 11.5% 7.7% 19.6% 11.0% 11.3% 11.8% 14.2% 15.0% Graduate or 0.7% 2.4% 0.3% 7.1% 7.8% 6.4% 3.3% 7.9% Professional Degree

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The Upstate offers high-level education, acclaimed coursework and resources from pre- K to doctorate degrees. The 6-county area boasts an average SAT score of 1034 for seniors with 20-plus academic credits. And with award-winning institutions of higher learning such as Clemson University and Furman University, the area is a leader in applied research, engineering and liberal arts, just to name a few renowned academic programs.

Table 5. Colleges and Universities in the Appalachian Region

County Institution Type Anderson Anderson University Four Year Private College Anderson Forrest Junior College Two Year Private College Anderson Tri-County Technical College Technical College Cherokee Limestone College Four Year Private College Four Year Private Greenville Bob Jones University University Four Year Private Greenville Furman University University Greenville Greenville Technical College Technical College Greenville North Greenville University Four Year Private College Greenville The University Center Consortium Greenville Webster University Private Graduate Studies Pickens Clemson University Four Year Public University Pickens Southern Wesleyan University Four Year Private College Spartanburg USC - Upstate Four Year Public University Spartanburg Converse College Four Year Private College Spartanburg Wofford College Four Year Private College Spartanburg Spartanburg Methodist College Two Year Private College Sherman College of Straight Spartanburg Chiropractic Private Professional Spartanburg Spartanburg Community College Technical College

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Age Profile

The Appalachian Region mirrors South Carolina’s overall age distribution pretty closely. There is not one large age cohort that is more than .4% different than the state. Within the region there is a little more variation but it is still mostly similar. Oconee County and Pickens County have over 1 percent fewer residents between the ages of 0 and 9. Although not a big disparity, this is one of the larger ones shown in the table. One other that does stand out is Oconee County’s percentage of persons between the ages of 65 and 84. With over 21% of the population in this cohort the next closest county is Anderson at just under 18% and the rest are 15% or less.

The largest age group in the Upstate in persons between 20 and 44 with over 34% of all residents in this cohort. The baby boomer generation represents over 20% of the population in the Region and all but one County. This will be an important statistic to monitor as more and more of this generation retire and begin to need more specialized services.

Table 6. Census Population Estimates by Age, 2006

COUNTY 0 to 9 10 to 14 20 to 44 45 to 59 Anderson 22,625 12.7% 23,698 13.3% 59,159 33.2% 37,726 21.2% Cherokee 7,186 13.3% 7,545 14.0% 18,552 34.4% 11,092 20.6% Greenville 55,951 13.4% 56,443 13.5% 145,087 34.8% 88,647 21.2% Oconee 8,247 11.7% 8,595 12.2% 22,439 31.8% 14,728 20.9% Pickens 13,001 11.4% 17,092 14.9% 42,640 37.3% 21,924 19.2% Spartanburg 34,927 12.9% 37,175 13.7% 93,277 34.4% 57,021 21.0% ACOG Region 141,937 12.8% 150,548 13.6% 381,154 34.5% 231,138 20.9% State 561,522 13.0% 604,325 14.0% 1,477,645 34.2% 905,326 21.0%

COUNTY 60 to 84 85 + Total Anderson 31,799 17.9% 2,956 1.7% 177,963 Cherokee 8,637 16.0% 874 1.6% 53,886 Greenville 64,457 15.5% 6,581 1.6% 417,166 Oconee 15,349 21.8% 1,209 1.7% 70,567 Pickens 17,813 15.6% 1,976 1.7% 114,446 Spartanburg 43,985 16.2% 4,702 1.7% 271,087 ACOG Region 182,040 16.5% 18,298 1.7% 1,105,115 State 703,730 16.3% 68,701 1.6% 4,321,249

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Business Climate International companies from all over the world know that the Upstate of South Carolina is an excellent place to do business. Almost one-half of South Carolina’s foreign firms are located in the region. Few comparably sized regions in the nation have a higher concentration of foreign firms. The Upstate’s reputation can also be attributed to the pro- business attitude of the local business community and government leadership. These groups have worked diligently for many years to create an environment in which businesses can thrive. Numerous public-private partnerships have set the stage for improved communication, support for economic development, enhanced participation in public affairs, and sharpening the competitive edge of Upstate industry. The list in Table 7 represents major employers in the Region that employ more than 1,000 people.

Table 7. Appalachian Region Major Employers, 1,000+

Company Employment Product/Service County Greenville Hospital System 7792 Health Services Greenville School District of Greenville County 7207 Public Education Greenville Spartanburg Regional Medical Center 4607 Health Services Spartanburg BMW Manufacturing 4415 Automobiles Spartanburg AnMed Health 4000 Health Services Anderson Anderson County School District #5 3000 Public Education Anderson SC State Government 3784 State Government Pickens Clemson University 3529 Education Services Pickens General Electric Co 2600 Gas Turbines Greenville SC State Government 2584 State Government Greenville Fluor Corporation 2400 Engineering/Construction Services Greenville SC State Government 2387 State Government Spartanburg School District of Pickens County 2308 Public Education Pickens Bon Secours St Francis Health System 2132 Health Services Greenville Bob Jones University 1795 Education Services Greenville Sealed Air Corp - Cryovac Division 1700 Plastic Bags Greenville Greenville County Government 1627 Government Greenville School District of Oconee County 1605 Public Education Oconee Duke Energy Corporation 1500 Energy Oconee Nestle USA -prepared Food Division 1500 Frozen prepared foods Cherokee State of South Carolina 1418 State Government Anderson Electrolux Home Products 1400 Household Refrigerators Anderson Robert Bosch Corporation 1380 Automotive Components (oxygen sensors) Anderson Spartanburg County Governments 1379 Government Spartanburg Oconee Memorial Hospital 1370 Health Services Oconee Michelin North American, Mfg. Division 1300 Semi-Finished Rubber Products Anderson Spartanburg County School District 7 1300 Public Education Spartanburg Lockheed Martin Aircraft * Logistics 1300 Commercial/Military a/c maintenance Greenville Michelin North America Inc 1300 Radial Tires Greenville Spartanburg County School District 6 1200 Public Education Spartanburg School District of Cherokee County 1165 Public Education Cherokee Cryovac Division-Sealed Air Corporation 1152 Flexible Plastic Packaging Material Spartanburg The Timken Company 1100 Ball & Roller Bearing Manufacturing Cherokee Mary Black Health System, LLC 1006 Health Services Spartanburg

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Table: Announced Capital Investment and Job Creation, 2000 - 2006

2002 2003 2004 2005 2001 Capital 2002 Capital 2003 Capital 2004 Capital 2005 Capital 2006 Investment Job Investment Job Investment Job Investment Job Investment Job County (Millions) Creation (Millions) Creation (Millions) Creation (Millions) Creation (Millions) Creation Anderson $ 257.0 1,026 $30.6 245 $ 379.0 1,660 $ 112.1 361 $ 35.0 242 Cherokee $ 28.8 102 $ 87.0 505 $ 121.8 491 $ 10.0 105 $ 4,061.1 1,234 Greenville $ 487.5 2,180 $ 391.5 845 $ 305.5 1,586 $ 158.2 1,073 $ 312.08 2,598 Oconee $ 28.1 170 $ 37.8 297 $ 63.1 182 $ 44.0 42 $ 18.2 172 Pickens $ 26.4 572 $ 1.0 35 $ 59.3 833 $ 3.0 300 $ 36.5 1,024 Spartanburg $ 866.1 1,498 $ 80.0 77 $ 188.7 229 $ 129.5 480 $ 80.5 1,760 ACOG Region $ 1,693.9 5,548 $ 627.9 2,004 $ 1,272.7 4,981 $ 456.8 2,361 $ 4,543.38 7,030 South Carolina $ 4,208.0 20,945 $ 1,142.5 8,795 $ 2,760.0 13,491 $ 2,660.0 12,370 $ 2,990.0 14,420

Employment The region has seen steady population and housing growth over the past decade. Like many areas, the region has seen an increase in the elderly population and a decrease in household size. While the growth rate of the elderly population was lower than that experienced elsewhere in the state, the overall percentage of elderly in the population remains relatively high.

In 2005, it was estimated that there were approximately 535,772 employees in the six county region over the age of sixteen. Manufacturing was the largest employment industry (103,661 or 22% of the work force) in the region.

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Figure 4. Appalachian Region Employment by Industry, 2005

Unclassified 0% Natural Resources 0% Other Services Government 2% Construction 16% 6% Leisure / Hospitality Manufacturing 10% 22%

Education / Health 8%

Professional Services Trade/ Transp./ Utilities 11% 19% Financial Activities Information 4% 2%

Natural Resources Construction Manufacturing Trade/ Transp./ Utilities Information Financial Activities Professional Services Education / Health Leisure / Hospitality Other Services Unclassified Government

Unemployment

The ACOG region and the State of SC have both seen an increase in unemployment rates since 1997 while the United States has not seen any drastic changes. The ACOG has seen a loss of almost 40,000 jobs since 1999 which is one cause for the increase of unemployment rates.

Figure 5. Annual Average Unemployment Rates, 1997-2006

Unemployment Rates by Year, 1997 - 2006 Upstate / South Carolina / United States

8.0%

7.1% 7.0% 6.9% 7.0% 6.6% 6.4% 6.7% 6.8% 6.8% 6.5% 6.0% 6.0% 6.0%

….. 5.5% 5.4% 5.8% 5.0% 5.3% 5.1% 5.0% 4.6% 4.8% 4.6% 4.3% 4.6% 4.2% 3.8% 4.0% 4.0% 4.3% 4.1% 3.5% 3.5%

3.0% 3.1%

Unemployment Rate Upstate 2.0%

South Carolina 1.0% United States

0.0% 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

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Table 8. Annual Average Unemployment Rates, 1997-2006 Year Upstate South Carolina United States 1997 4.3% 4.6% 5.0% 1998 3.8% 3.5% 4.3% 1999 4.6% 4.1% 4.2% 2000 3.1% 3.5% 4.0% 2001 5.3% 5.4% 4.8% 2002 6.4% 6.0% 5.8% 2003 6.9% 6.7% 6.0% 2004 7.1% 6.8% 5.5% 2005 7.0% 6.8% 5.1% 2006 6.6% 6.5% 4.6% Source: SC Employment Security Commission NOTE: Figures for years 2000 forward reflect 2000-based geography, new model controls, 2000 Census inputs, and methodological changes adopted by the SC Employment Security Commission in January 2005.

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Workforce Development The term workforce development encompasses organizations at the national, state and local levels that have direct responsibility for planning, allocating resources (both public and private), providing administrative oversight and operating programs to assist individuals and employers in obtaining education, training, job placement, and job recruitment.

Included in this board network are several agencies charges with providing specific education and/or training support and other labor market services such as labor market information. At the state and local levels the network includes state and local workforce investment boards, state and local career and technical education and adult education agencies, vocational rehabilitation agencies, state employment and unemployment service agencies, and state and local welfare agencies. There exists a wide array of organization that provides direct education, training, or employment services.

Transportation Roads

The region has two main Interstate routes, I-85 and I-26. The I-85 corridor is critical to the economic vitality of the area as a link to major population centers across the eastern United States. The Interstate 26 corridor links the region with the state’s coast, interstate 95, and the State of South Carolina’s Port Authority (SPA) terminals. Other interstates in the region include three Interstate spurs, I-185, I-385 and I-585. I-185 links the western side of Greenville and I-85, I-385 to I-85 on the southwestern side of the City of Greenville. This route was built privately and is the Upstate’s first toll road. The connector’s main goal is to promote economic development in the southern portion of Greenville County. I-385 serves as a linkage between Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn., Interstate 385 connects the Appalachian Region with Columbia, Charleston, and the Interstate 95 corridor via I-26. There is a total of 178 miles of completed interstate highways in the Appalachian Region.

Bridges

The Upstate landscape is dotted with many lakes, rivers, creeks, streams, and other water bodies. As a result, area roads contain many bridges. There are two main categories of bridges which are considered substandard and eligible for rehabilitation or replacement. Structurally deficient bridges are either restricted to light vehicles only, closed, or require immediate rehabilitation to remain open. Functionally obsolete bridges, however, are not necessarily structurally deficient. A functionally obsolete bridge has deck geometry, load carrying capacity, clearance, or approach roadway alignment that no longer meets the criterion for the system in which it is part.

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County Profiles

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Anderson County

Anderson County SC is a business-friendly community with a high standard of living and an excellent quality of life located along Interstate 85 in the heart of Upstate South Carolina. Anderson County is a short two-hour drive from both Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC. Over 170,000 people in the county and 26,000 in the City have chosen to live and work in the area’s warm Southern climate – which is only enhanced with beautiful Lake Hartwell bordering much of the County. Despite its cosmopolitan neighbors, Anderson County retains the benefits of smaller-town living with friendly people and less traffic than nearby metro cities. Blending the old and new, the county seat of Anderson has revitalizes its downtown with new facades, cobblestone areas, fountains, and green spaces. This revitalization completed the stately historic courthouse and the modern new courthouse facing each other on Main Street. Companies throughout the county recruit employees which have receive specialized training from area schools including nearby Tri-County Technical College and Clemson University. Anderson County encompasses the nine municipalities of Anderson, Belton, Honea Path, Iva, Pelzer, Pendleton, Starr, West Pelzer, and Williamston.

With over 230 manufacturers, including 22 international companies, in the county, Anderson has a thriving business climate. The top major industries in Anderson include manufacturers of automotive products, metal products, industrial machinery, plastics, publishing and textiles. Two industries that many times interconnect are the plastic and automotive sectors. Anderson County, in particular, has 11 automotive suppliers and is a major player in the plastic industry with 27 plastic companies located within its borders.

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Table 10. Anderson County Population Estimates 1990 2000 2005 Anderson County 145,506 165,740 175,514 Upstate Region South Carolina 3,499,064 4,012,012 4,255,083

Table 11. Anderson County Population by Age, 2005 Age Group Population Estimate Percentage Under Age 5 11,130 6.4% Age 5 to 19 34,556 19.7% Age 20 to 34 34,657 19.7% Age 35 to 59 61,619 35.1% Age 60 to 74 22,543 12.8% Age 75 + 11,009 6.3%

Table 12. Anderson County Highest Educational Attainment, Age 25+, 2000 Educational Attainment Population Estimates Percentage Less than 9th Grade 10,595 9.5% 9th to 12th Grade, No 18,988 17.1% Diploma High School Graduate Only 36,219 32.6% Some College, No Degree 19,596 17.6% 7,930 7.1%

Associate Degree Only Bachelor’s Degree Only 12,254 11% Graduate or Professional 4,935 4.9% Degree

Table 13. Anderson County Income Statistics Median Household Income Per Capita Personal Income Anderson County $37,955 $26,249 South Carolina $39,316 $27,185

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Table 14. Anderson County Major Employers, 500+

Company Employment Product/Service AnMed Health 4,000 Health Services Anderson County School District #5 3,000 Education State of South Carolina 1,418 Government Electrolux Home Products 1,400 Household Refrigerators Robert Bosch Corporation 1,380 Automotive Components Michelin North America, Semi-finished rubber Mfg. Division 1,300 products Anderson County School District #1 930 Education Anderson County Government 871 Government Wal-Mart Supercenters 725 Retail Hexel Corporation 700 Woven Kevlar Fabrics Milliken 700 Woven Filament Fabrics Plastic Omnium 700 Plastics Material & Resin Screw machine parts & Timken 700 Bearing rollers Glen Raven 650 Acrylic Fabrics Shaw Industries 550 Flooring Products Apparel & Accessory Springs Industries 500 Manufacturing

Table 15. Anderson County Labor Force Statistics

Industry Employees Industry Employees Natural Resources & Mining 289 Construction 2,935 Manufacturing 14,330 Wholesale Trade 1,592 Utilities 293 Information 419 Retail Trade 8,300 Transportation & 1,128 Warehousing Financial Activities 1592 Professional & 4,166 Business Services Education & Health Services 4,807 Leisure & 6,861 Hospitality Other Services 1,227 Government 11,304

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Cherokee County

Cherokee County sits in a prime location just off I-85 between Charlotte, North Carolina and Greenville/ Spartanburg, South Carolina, two of the nation's fastest growing metropolitan areas. The county has easy access to all of the Southeast's major markets, as well as many of the Midwest. Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Greenville- Spartanburg International Airport are both within 45 miles, and the main line of Norfolk Southern Railroad runs through Cherokee County. The port of Charleston is easily accessible via major Interstate highways.

Cherokee County offers an unbearable combination of such factors as an abundant and educated work force with customized training by South Carolina Special Schools. A diversified industrial base, a high standard of living and quality of life, pro-business local governments and easy access to transportation routes. Add in the county's beautiful setting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, and Cherokee County becomes the perfect choice for business establishment, relocation, or expansion. Cherokee County has the least amount municipalities of all the counties with only two: Gaffney and Blacksburg.

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Table 16. Cherokee County Population Estimates

1990 2000 2005 Cherokee County 44,610 52,537 53,844 Upstate Region South Carolina 3,499,064 4,012,012 4,255,083

Table 17. Cherokee County Population by Age, 2005

Age Group Population Estimate Percentage Under Age 5 3,648 6.8% Age 5 to 19 11,109 20.6% Age 20 to 34 11,071 20.6% Age 35 to 59 18,721 34.8% Age 60 to 74 6,246 11.6% Age 75 + 3,049 5.7%

Table 18. Cherokee County Highest Educational Attainment, Age 25+, 2000

Educational Attainment Population Estimates Percentage Less than 9th Grade 4,666 13.6% 9th to 12th Grade, No 6,734 19.6% Diploma High School Graduate Only 12,570 36.7% Some College, No Degree 4,751 13.9% Associate Degree Only 1,518 4.4% Bachelor’s Degree Only 2,588 7.5% Graduate or Professional 1,427 4.2% Degree

Table 19. Cherokee County Income Statistics

Median Household Income Per Capita Personal Income Cherokee County $34,274 $22,562 South Carolina $39,316 $27,185

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Table 20. Cherokee County Major Employers, 500+

Company Number of Employees Major Product Nestle USA 1,500 Frozen Prepared Foods School District of Cherokee 1165 Education County The Timken Company 1,100 Tapered Roller Bearings Freightliner Custom 640 Motor home, Truck & Bus Chassis Corp Chassis UPS Freight 525 Long Distance Trucking Magnolia Finishing 500 Broadwoven Fabric Company Finishing

Table 21. Cherokee County Labor Force Statistics

Industry Employees Industry Employees Natural Resources & Mining 86 Construction 1,461 Manufacturing 6,274 Wholesale 442 Trade Utilities 123 Information 103 Retail Trade 1,960 Transportation 1,185 & Warehousing Other Services 303 Government 2,400 Financial Activities 474 Professional & 877 Business Services Education & Health Services 1,668 Leisure & 1,877 Hospitality

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Greenville County

Over the past thirty years, Greenville County has transformed from the textile capital of the world to a headquarters, manufacturing and warehousing center. Greenville is also known for its high-technology manufacturing, with the engineering industry having a major presence in the area. As South Carolina’s most populous county, Greenville is situated in the northwestern corner of the state and is part of one of the nation’s fastest growing areas, “The I-85 Corridor.” Greenville is located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte NC on I-85. The Atlantic Ocean and Port of Charleston are 200 miles to the Southeast down I-26, and the Blue Ridge Mountains are just 15 minutes away. Greenville County has a unique blend of southern tradition and international influences, gentle rolling hills, and beautiful majestic mountains- just the right combination for a great place to live, work, and visit. As a warm southern community with a diverse economy and an abundance of international businesses, and amenities, Greenville offers the perfect combination of industry, work force and culture for business location or expansion. Greenville is the largest county and part of the largest Combined Statistical Area (CSA) in South Carolina. Greenville County incorporates the municipalities of Fountain Inn, City of Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Greer, and Travelers Rest.

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Table 22. Greenville County Population Estimates

1990 2000 2005 Greenville County 321,498 379,616 407,383 Upstate Region South Carolina 3,499,064 4,012,012 4,255,083

Table 23. Greenville County Population by Age, 2005

Age Group Population Estimate Percentage Under Age 5 27,662 6.8% Age 5 to 19 81,235 20% Age 20 to 34 83,207 20.8% Age 35 to 59 146,781 36% Age 60 to 74 46,069 11.3% Age 75 + 22,429 5.5%

Table 24. Greenville County Highest Educational Attainment, Age 25+, 2000

Educational Attainment Population Estimates Percentage Less than 9th Grade 17,336 6.9% 9th to 12th Grade, No 34,076 13.6% Diploma High School Graduate Only 65,815 26.3% Some College, No Degree 49,277 19.7% Associate Degree Only 18,103 7.2% Bachelor’s Degree Only 45,245 18.1% Graduate or Professional 9,658 8.2% Degree Table 25. Greenville County Income Statistics

Median Household Income Per Capita Personal Income Cherokee County $42,449 $30,814 South Carolina $39,316 $27,185

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Table 26. Greenville County Major Employers, 500+

Company Number of Employees Major Product Greenville Hospital System 7,792 Health Services School District of Greenville 7,207 Education County General Electric 2,600 Gas Turbines SC State Government 2,584 Government Fluor Corporation 2,400 Engineering/Construction Services Bon Secours St Francis Health 2,132 Health Services System Bob Jones University 2,132 Education Sealed Air Corp 1,700 Plastic Bags Greenville County 1,627 Government Government Lockheed Martin 1,300 Commercial/military a/c maintenance Michelin 1,300 Radial Tires Verizon Wireless 989 Call Center Bi Lo Warehouse & 900 Grocery Distribution Distribution City of Greenville 900 Government Drive Automotive Industries 850 Major body panel & assemblies for automobiles Tele-Tech 850 Business Services Furman University 798 Education BB&T 743 Financial Services Greenville Technical College 698 Education Mitsubishi Polyester Film 681 Polyester Film Columbia Farms 630 Processed Poultry The Greenville News 621 Newspapers Nuvox Communications 600 Call Center Nutricia Manufacturing 600 Vitamins & supplements Jacobs Engineering 600 Engineering Services Kemet 562 Capacitors for electronics & computers Ford Motor Credit 550 Financial Services Honeywell 500 Blades, nozzles& discs for gas turbines engines Sloan Construction 500 Hot mix asphalt

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Table 27. Greenville County Labor Force Statistics

Industry Employees Industry Employees Natural Resources & Mining 643 Construction 12,997 Manufacturing 34,330 Wholesale 10,343 Trade Utilities 577 Information 5,729 Retail Trade 30,960 Transportation 8,519 & Warehousing Other Services 5,935 Government 26,724 Financial Activities 11,363 Professional & 37,750 Business Services Education & Health Services 19,635 Leisure & 20,888 Hospitality

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Oconee County

Oconee County is in the foothills of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains and encompasses rivers, lakes, and forests. As one of South Carolina’s most scenic and economically stimulating counties, Oconee County is situated in the northwestern corner of the state and is part of one of the nation’s fastest growing areas, the I-85 corridor. With a diversified economic base, Oconee County offers a wide variety of occupational and recreational opportunities. The towns of Oconee County are also located on the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor that extends from the Upstate to Charleston. Oconee County encompasses the municipalities of Salem, Seneca, Walhalla, West Union and Westminster.

Table 28. Oconee County Population Estimates

1990 2000 2005 Oconee County 57,693 66,215 69,577 Upstate Region South Carolina 3,499,064 4,012,012 4,255,083

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Table 29. Oconee County Population by Age, 2005

Age Group Population Estimate Percentage Under Age 5 3,936 5.7% Age 5 to 19 16,574 24.0% Age 20 to 34 13,174 19.1% Age 35 to 59 23,619 34.2% Age 60 to 74 10,982 15.9% Age 75 + 4,708 6.8% Table 30. Oconee County Highest Educational Attainment, Age 25+, 2000

Educational Attainment Population Estimates Percentage Less than 9th Grade 5,118 11.2% 9th to 12th Grade, No 6,877 15.0% Diploma High School Graduate Only 15,237 33.2% Some College, No Degree 7,420 16.2% Associate Degree Only 2,913 6.3% Bachelor’s Degree Only 5,060 11% Graduate or Professional 3,271 7.1% Degree Table 31. Oconee County Income Statistics

Median Household Income Per Capita Personal Income Oconee County $38,189 $27,736 South Carolina $39,316 $27,185

Table 32. Oconee County Major Employers, 500+

Company Number of Employees Major Product School District of Oconee 1605 Education County Duke Power 1500 Nuclear Energy Oconee Memorial Hospital 1370 Health Services Itron 715 Electronic Measuring Devices Schneider Electric-Square 655 Motor Control Centers D

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Table 33. Oconee County Labor Force Statistics

Industry Employees Industry Employees Natural Resources & Mining 105 Construction 1,555 Manufacturing 6,731 Wholesale 445 Trade Utilities Information 351 Retail Trade 2,907 Transportation 298 & Warehousing Other Services 670 Government 4,422 Financial Activities 568 Professional & 953 Business Services Education & Health Services 1,230 Leisure & 1,843 Hospitality

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Pickens County

Pickens County is also part of one of the nation’s fastest growing regional, the -I85 corridor. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pickens County has the best of both worlds. It has a small town atmosphere while only 30 minutes from Greenville and two hours from Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC. Pickens encompasses beautiful Lakes Jocassee and Keowee, and is home to prestigious Clemson University. It is an area rich in history, beauty, and vision for the future. Pickens County encompasses the municipalities of Central, Clemson, Easley, Liberty, Norris, Pickens, and Six Mile.

Manufacturing is the county’s primary source of economic growth, with approximately 150 facilities in the Easley, Liberty and Pickens areas. Pickens County and the surrounding communities in the Upstate of South Carolina is an emerging automotive hub. With Clemson University’s world class ICAR (International Center for Automotive Research) facility with plans for a full-scale 200mph rolling test track and motor sport research facilities to the North American BMW manufacturing plant located within a 45 minute drive, Pickens County is the perfect location for tier-1, 2, and 3 automotive suppliers.

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Table 34. Pickens County Population Estimates

1990 2000 2005 Pickens County 94,426 110,757 113,575 Upstate Region South Carolina 3,499,064 4,012,012 4,255,083

Table 35. Pickens County Population by Age, 2005

Age Group Population Estimate Percentage Under Age 5 6,394 5.7% Age 5 to 19 23,001 20.4% Age 20 to 34 28,472 25.3% Age 35 to 59 35,930 31.9% Age 60 to 74 12,407 11.0% Age 75 + 6,271 5.6%

Table 36. Pickens County Highest Educational Attainment, Age 25+, 2000

Educational Attainment Population Estimates Percentage Less than 9th Grade 6,323 9.5% 9th to 12th Grade, No 11,275 16.9% Diploma High School Graduate Only 20,542 30.8% Some College, No Degree 11,612 17.4% Associate Degree Only 4,303 6.4% Bachelor’s Degree Only 7,523 11.3% Graduate or Professional 5,209 7.8% Degree

Table 37. Pickens County Income Statistics

Median Household Income Per Capita Personal Income Pickens County $37,795 $24,135 South Carolina $39,316 $27,185

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Table 38. Pickens County Major Employers, 500+

Company Number of Employees Major Product SC State Governments 3784 Government Clemson University 3529 Education School District of Pickens 2308 Education County Palmetto Baptist Medical 700 Health Services Center Reliable Automatic 650 Fire sprinklers & system Sprinkler Company components Confluence Water sports 650 Sporting & Athletic Goods Pickens County 585 Government Alice Manufacturing 554 Cotton-polyester broad cloth Wal-Mart 544 Retail ARAMARK Services 500 Food Services

Table 39. Pickens County Labor Force Statistics

Industry Employees Industry Employees Natural Resources & Mining 179 Construction 2,528 Manufacturing 6,078 Wholesale 323 Trade Utilities Information 289 Retail Trade 4,534 Transportation 116 & Warehousing Other Services 828 Government 8,134 Financial Activities 1,849 Professional & 1,849 Business Services Education & Health Services 3,498 Leisure & 5,263 Hospitality

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Spartanburg County

The county has grown from a frontier trading post and later a major textile center to an important, more diversified, manufacturing center with more than 500 manufacturing firms. Spartanburg County also is an international business center with the highest per capita foreign investment and more than 110 international firms, including BMW Manufacturing Corporation. Spartanburg County offers businesses an excellent transportation system, including highways, rail and truck lines, Greenville-Spartanburg International airport, and proximity to the Port of Charleston. Spartanburg’s location at the crossroads of two major interstate highways, I-85 and I-26, puts it on the list for businesses and personal relocations. Spartanburg County encompasses the municipalities of Landrum, Lyman, Pacolet, Spartanburg, Wellford, and Woodruff.

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Table 40. Spartanburg County Population Estimates 1990 2000 2005 Spartanburg County 227,515 253,791 266,809 Upstate Region South Carolina 3,499,064 4,012,012 4,255,083 Table 41. Spartanburg County Population by Age, 2005

Age Group Population Estimate Percentage Under Age 5 17,260 6.5% Age 5 to 19 53,446 20.2% Age 20 to 34 54,555 20.6% Age 35 to 59 93,269 35.3% Age 60 to 74 30,444 11.5% Age 75 + 15,256 5.8%

Table 42. Spartanburg County Highest Educational Attainment, Age 25+, 2000

Educational Attainment Population Estimates Percentage Less than 9th Grade 16,516 9.8% 9th to 12th Grade, No 28,627 17.1% Diploma High School Graduate Only 50,233 29.9% Some College, No Degree 30,676 18.3% Associate Degree Only 11,264 6.7% Bachelor’s Degree Only 19,803 11.8% Graduate or Professional 10,683 6.4% Degree

Table 43. Spartanburg County Income Statistics

Median Household Income Per Capita Personal Income Spartanburg County $38,099 $26,114 South Carolina $39,316 $27,185

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Table 44. Spartanburg County Major Employers, 500+ Company Number of Employees Major Product Spartanburg Regional 4,607 Health Services Medical Center BMW Manufacturing Corp 4,415 Automobiles SC State Government 2,387 Government Spartanburg County 1,379 Government Government Spartanburg County School 1,300 Education District 7 Spartanburg County School 1,200 Education District 6 Cryovac Division – Sealed 1,152 Flexible Plastic Packaging Air Corp Material Mary Black Health System 1,006 Health Services Michelin North American 952 Radial Truck Tires Spartanburg County School 935 Education District 2 Kohler 909 China Plumbing Fixtures Spartanburg County District 700 Education 5 Reeves Brothers Inc 672 Offset Printing Blankets Spartanburg County School 650 Education District 1 Tietex International 625 Nonwoven material Spartanburg Steel Products 601 Automotive stampings & assemblies BMG Distribution 600 Distribution RR Donnelley 580 Catalog printing & binding Schwan’s Bakery 500 Bakery

Table 45. Spartanburg County Labor Force Statistics

Industry Employees Industry Employees Natural Resources & Mining 537 Construction 6,392 Manufacturing 29,187 Wholesale Trade 5,629 Utilities 232 Information 963 Retail Trade 13,168 Transportation & 4,002 Warehousing Other Services 2,939 Government 17,694 Financial Activities 4,282 Professional & 10,327 Business Services Education & Health Services 8,988 Leisure & Hospitality 10,707

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Regional Economic Development Strategy

Goals & Strategies Goal: Make the SCACOG region attractive for economic development by maintaining and improving the region’s quality of life

· Objective: Maintain and improve the regional quality of life in order to attract prospective knowledgeable workers, and desirable businesses and industries · Objective: Promote development practices that protect the region’s natural resources in an environmentally sensitive manner · Objective: Encourage environmentally and socially sustainable business practices · Objective: Maintain and improve regional infrastructure and services to improve quality of life, such as: · Access to affordable housing · Access to quality health care · Access to recreational opportunities · Promotion of quality land use practice · Available of police, fire and emergency services · Access to quality educational and training opportunities

Goal: Make the SCACOG region attractive for economic development by creating and fostering a skilled workforce.

· Objective: Encourage continual improvement to regional K-12 and post-secondary education · Support educators in continually upgrade and update their knowledge base · Support the establish of entrepreneurial curriculum in the area schools and colleges · Enhance educational experiences in order to produce more “knowledge economy” workers · Objective: Maintain and improve the quality and availability of training and retraining opportunities for area residents, especially displaced workers. · Objective: Enhance and encourage the research capacity of area institution of higher education. Goal: Make the SCACOG Region attractive for economic development by diversifying the regional economic base.

· Objective: Encourage the retention and expansion of existing businesses · Objective: Nurture the establishment and growth of entrepreneurial ventures · Bolster the availability of support services and educational opportunities for new and emerging entrepreneurs · Objective: Promote regional industrial and business clusters

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· Objective: Provide support to industry to help increase the manufacturing capacity and output of the region · Objective: Promote the location and expansion of health care related businesses throughout the region · Objective: Maintain and expand tourism related business opportunities Goal: Make the SCACOG region attractive for economic development by strengthening and enhancing partnerships with local units of governments and economic development-minded agencies throughout the region and state.

· Objective: Promote public/private partnerships by encouraging improved communication and relations between local public leaders and private businesses · Objective: Encourage local units of government to partner with one another to improve the provision of services to area residents and to become more efficient · Objective: Facilitate communication among economic development agencies · Objective: Encourage data sharing among economic development agencies. Goal: Make the SCACOG region attractive for economic development by enhancing and sustaining infrastructure.

· Objective: Maintain and improve the area’s public services (health care, police, fire, and emergency services.) · Objective: Establish both the planning for and provisions of adequate, long-term supplies of safe, clean water to the citizens and industries of the region. · Objective: Assure the provision of adequate sewer facilities to service existing and potential residential and industrial areas with high growth and development probability. · Objective: Ensure the adequacy and completeness of transportation planning and capacities for economic development in the region Goal: Make the SCACOG region attractive for economic development by promoting existing commercial areas as economic centers for the region.

· Objective: Promote infill and/or redevelopment in existing commercial areas to take advantage of existing infrastructure and services that reduce development costs · Objective: Encourage mixed use development in region to encourage a vibrant and sustainable commercial environment · Objective: Support the preservation each community’s uniqueness.

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Goal: Assure that each county in the region has a mechanism in place for continuing economic development planning and for strengthening local comprehensive, infrastructure and land use planning.

· Objective: Establish a core group of leaders with responsibility and commitment to implementing the regional and county-level recommendations of CEDS. · Objective: Assure that each county has an on-going comprehensive land use planning process. · Objective: Assure that leaders in each county assume responsibility for undertaking a public education process in support of planning issues, including land use planning. · Objective: promote and support long-range planning efforts on a regional level.

Goal: To assure adequate facilities for present and future economic development and establish an environment that promotes prosperity in downtown areas.

· Objective: Enhance and encourage downtowns as commercial, cultural and entertainment centers that attract a diverse population · Promote downtown redevelopment as a catalyst for economic development · Focus municipal development projects in areas that have the proper land use, utilities and services to promote efficient use of funding and the development of a more recognizable identity · Assist development/redevelopment in densely populated, unincorporated areas

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Economic Development Projects Below is a listing of economic development projects and activities designed to meet the goals and objectives of CEDS.

Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation 4200 LF of 6” PVC Creek at Garrison Anderson County Denver Road 2007-2012 $75,000 Road to Watkins Road NA Mays Street replace 8” from Sandy Springs Road to Anderson County 2007-2012 $75,000 NA Replacement US &^; 3,150 LF Phase I, II, & III perimeter fencing, Anderson County construct hangar, runway Anderson County Airport Phase I strengthening, & purchase Index “A” 2007-2012 $3,621,000 NA Improvements Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Vehicle

Taxiway Strengthening, Construct Anderson County Hangar, rehabilitate main apron, Anderson County Airport Phase II construct corporate hangar, & 2007-2012 $7,600,000 NA Improvements rehabilitate runway

Anderson County Construct new terminal building, new Anderson County Airport Phase III access road to terminal building, & new 2007-2012 $8,500,000 NA Improvements terminal apron Replace defective 6” PVC with 6300 LF Anderson County Asbury Park including 8” DIP under I-85 2007-2012 $160,000 NA Greenville Water System in conjunction with Anderson Water System, install a Anderson County Auxiliary Water 20 inch iron main from Greenville 2007-2012 $6,500,000 NA System across Pickens County Beaverdam Creek Anderson County 2007-2012 $8,648,800 NA Sewer Phase II Anderson County Belton East Sewer 2007-2012 $2,007,550 NA Anderson County Belton West Sewer 2007-2012 $2,366,500 NA Blackman Road & 6000 LF from Fire Station to East View Anderson County 2007-2012 $110,000 NA Hickory Lane Drove Pendleton High School to LaFrance Anderson County Boscobel Road Road; 4500 LF of 6”PVC 2007-2012 $85,000 NA Breazele Road Anderson County 2007-2012 TBD NA Improvements Broadway Creek Anderson County 2007-2012 $5,524,550 NA Interceptor Phase I Restore Value to industrial, commercial, and residential sites in the county that Anderson County Brownfields are currently abandoned, in disrepair or 2007-2012 $1.5 million NA underutilized. Brushy Creek Sewer Anderson County 2007-2012 $3,820,800 NA Phase I Anderson County Burns Bridge Road 6900 LF of 6” from Wild Hog Road 2007-2012 $130,000 NA Presher Road to Hix Road; 2600 LF of Anderson County Centerville Road 6” 2007-2012 $50,000 NA

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Cheddar Road Anderson County 2007-2012 TBD NA Improvements Concord Road Anderson County 2007-2012 TBD NA Improvements Craytonville Anderson County Build new regional convenience center 2007-2012 $500,000 NA Convenience Center Anderson County East West Connector Complete the east-west connector 2008-2010 TBD NA Anderson County Five Forks Area High Pressure metering station 2007-2012 $70,000 NA Five Forks Convenience Anderson County Build new regional convenience center 2007-2012 $600,000 NA Center Anderson County Highway 24, Phase II 2007-2012 $1,361,100 NA Extend existing City of Anderson bus Anderson County Homeland Park Bus line approximately two miles to 2007-2012 $150,000 NA Homeland Park Hopewell Road Anderson County 2007-2012 TBD NA Improvements Hurricane Creek Wren Anderson County 2007-2012 $390,000 NA School Frontage roads between Exit 19 & Anderson County I-85 Mance-Jolly Road 2007-2012 TBD NA I-85 Interchange Install lighting at Exits 19 A & B & Exit Anderson County 2007-2009 TBD NA Lighting 27 of I—85 Little Beaverdam Creek Anderson County 2007-2012 $4,403,000 NA Interceptor 4900 LF 6” PVC from Pine Knoll to Anderson County Marrett Road Lebanon Road 2007-2012 $95,000 NA Anderson County Midway Road Resurfacing & Spot Improvements 2007-2012 $1,100,000 NA Install traffic light at the intersection of 2007- Anderson County New Hope/Highway 24 TBD NA New Hope & Hwy 24 20012 Powdersville Anderson County Build new regional convenience center 2007-2012 $300,000 NA Convenience Center 6000 LF from US 178 to Five Forks Anderson County Rogers Road Road 2007-2012 $100,000 NA Anderson County SC 153 Widen to 4 lanes from I-85 to I-185 2007-2012 $4,000,000 NA Widen to 4 lanes from SC 28 ByPass to Anderson County SC 178 Lebanon Rd 2007-2012 $9,400,000 NA Anderson County SC 187 Widen to 4 lanes from SC 24 to I-85 2007-2012 $4,000,000 NA Widen to 4/5 lanes from I-85 to SC 187 Anderson County SC 24 South 2007-2012 $100,000,000 NA Widen to 4 lanes from Belton to US 25 Anderson County SC 247 at Ware Place 2007-2012 $80,000,000 NA Widen to 4 lanes from SC 28 bypass to Anderson County SC 28 SC 185 2007-2012 $10,000,000 NA SC Highway 187 Replace defective 6” PVC with 7,100 LF Anderson County 2007-2012 $160,000 NA Replacement of 7” PVC Widen to 4/5 lanes from Honea Path to Anderson County US 76 US 25 at Princeton SC 2007-2012 $53,500,000 NA

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Welpine Road & Anderson County Two Lane construction 2007-2012 $1,00,000 NA Interstate Blvd Widen to 5 lanes from SC 28 Bypass to Anderson County Whitehall Road SC 24 2007-2012 $36 Million NA Convert the curve/intersection of Whitehall-Dixon Anderson County Whitehall, Dixon & Sullivan Roads to a 2007-2012 $9.5 million NA Intersection 4-way intersection with traffic light

Upgrade Wastewater Treatment Facility to meet new DHEC requirements & to Anderson County accommodate additional capacity 2007-2012 $1,200,000 NA requirements for surrounding industries

Brushy Creek Sewer Anderson County 2007-2012 $2,020,300 NA Phase II Five Mile Creek Parallel Anderson County 2007-2012 $2,818,700 NA Interceptor Anderson County Grove Creek Interceptor 2007-2012 $7,521,200 NA Anderson County Highway 24 Phase IV 2007-2012 $680,600 NA 11,6000 LF of 8” PVC Refuge Road to Anderson County Lebanon Road Sandy Springs Road 2007-2012 $270,000 NA Little Brushy Creek Anderson County 2007-2012 $2,689,300 NA Sewer Watermelon Creek Anderson County 2007-2012 $2,258,700 NA Sewer Anderson County - 7,000 ft 6” water main on Compton Compton Road Water Big Creek Water Road from Crawford to Youth Center 2007-2012 $1,725,000 NA Main District Road Anderson County - New 750,000 gallon elevated storage Big Creek Water Elevated Storage Tank tank 2007-2012 $1,150,000 NA District Anderson County - 7,000 of 6” water main on Stone Road Big Creek Water Stone Road Water Main from Welcome Road to Beaverdam 2007-2012 $160,000 NA District Road Anderson County - Anderson Regional Expand water treatment plant from 32 Broadway Water & Joint Water System MGD to 45 MGD 2007-2012 TBD NA Sewer District Plant Expansion Construction of an elevated storage Anderson County - tank 30-500 thousand gallon capacity to $400,000- Broadway Water & Neal Creek Area Tank 2008-2009 NA insure adequate water pressure & fire $700,000 Sewer District flow

Anderson County - Purchase property in Neal Creek area & Neal Creek Area Tank Broadway Water & Rice Cemetery/Wright School Road 2007-2009 $75,000 NA Property Sewer District area for future tank site Anderson County - Broadway Water & Pea Creek Road Install 2100 LF of 8” PVC 2007-2008 63,000 NA Sewer District

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Anderson County - Downtown Master Plan Construction from Earle St to Tribble St 2008 $1,300,000 NA City of Anderson Anderson County - East Benson St from Main St to Downtown Master Plan 2008 $1,000,000 NA City of Anderson McDuffie St Anderson County - Downtown Master Plan Federal St from Main St to Murray Ave 2008 $200,000 NA City of Anderson Anderson County - Construction on West Whitner St from Downtown Master Plan 2008 $300,000 NA City of Anderson Main St to Murray Ave Anderson County - Municipal Business Design & construction 2008 $5,457,000 NA City of Anderson Center Anderson County - Parking Deck Design & construction 2008 $2,515,000 NA City of Anderson Anderson County - City of Upgrade of sewer main & laterals to City of Belton 2007-2012 TBD NA Anderson/Electric eliminate I & I problems City Utilities Anderson County - Installation of 7300 ft of 8” sewer main City of Sewer System & manholes to eliminate failing septic 2007-2012 $750,000 NA Anderson/Electric Rehabilitation tanks City Utilities

Expansion of the current 6.1 MGD Anderson County - wastewater treatment plant to 9.5 MGD; Rocky River City of addition of deep bed sand filters to meet Wastewater Treatment 2007-2010 $12,320,000 NA Anderson/Electric SCDHEC mandated phosphorous limits Plant Expansion City Utilities & new Ultraviolet Disinfection system to replace gaseous chlorine system

Anderson County - Replacement of old cast iron water City of Water Distribution mains due to frequent maintenance 2008 $100,000 NA Anderson/Electric Improvements concerns, low pressures, & water City Utilities quality. Upgrade utility systems for improved Anderson County - Utility System Upgrades fire rating, water quality & wastewater 2007-2012 TBD NA City of Belton management Install new water tank to help expand Anderson County - Water Tank services to the East Calhoun Road & 2007-2012 $500,000 NA City of Belton Blake Diary Road areas Anderson County - 10,5000 ft of 6” water main from US Hammond Water Evergreen Road Loop Highway 81 looped back to US Highway 2007-2012 $250,000 NA Company 81 Anderson County - 29,000 ft of 8” water main due to road Us Highway 29 Hammond Water widening from the Jockey Lot to Snow 2007-2012 $800,000 NA Replacement Company Road Anderson County - Wilson Road Water 5,700 ft of 6” water main from Hopewell Hammond Water 2007-2012 $136,000 NA Main Road to Long Road Company

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Anderson County - Bradberry Road & Reinforcement of 11,100 lf of 8” water Pioneer Rural Double Springs Road lines 2007-2012 $900,000 NA Water District Reinforcements

Extension of an 8” water trunk line Anderson County - running from Cromer Road to Double Pioneer Rural Cromer Road Extension Springs Road on Old Dobbins Bridge 2007-2012 $338,000 NA Water District Road a distance of approximately 4,5000 ft

Anderson County - Pioneer Rural Cromer Road Loop 2,200 lf of 8” water line 2007-2012 $300,000 NA Water District Anderson County - Ledford Road Pioneer Rural Reinforcement of 8,100 of 8” water line 2007-2012 $400,000 NA Reinforcement Water District Anderson County - Old Dobbins Bridge Pioneer Rural Reinforcement of 5,000 lf of water line 2007-2012 $400,000 NA Road Reinforcement Water District

Upgrade existing SCADA system that monitors & operates the water system Anderson County - that serves a population of over 30,000. SCADA System Powdersville Water The upgrade is largely due to extreme 2008 $90,000 NA Upgrade District system growth & to monitor new facilities being installed as part of ongoing development

Conversion of district’s paper map Anderson County - system to a new GIS Format equipped System Mapping Powdersville Water with aerial orthophotos showing all 2008-2009 $185,000 NA Upgrade District roads, water systems, county sewer systems, buildings fire hydrants, etc.

Webb Extension of an existing 12” main Anderson County - approximately 4 miles from SC 81 along Road/Shackleberg Powdersville Water I-85 to Shackleburg Road to create a 2009 $1.5 million NA Road Water Main District much needed system loop to support Extension heavy residential & industrial growth

Anderson County - Five Forks Area Ground Sandy Springs Storage Reservoir & 1,000,000 gallon storage tank 2007-2012 $620,000 NA Water District Pumping Station Anderson County - Highway 24 /Townville Sandy Springs 12,000 lf of 12” water line 2007-2012 $1,200,000 NA Loop Water District Anderson County - Install 4 inch parallel line to assist Sandy Springs LaFrance Road maintaining & stabilizing pressure in 2007-2012 $24,000 NA Water District Lebanon & Refuge Road areas Anderson County - Starr-Iva Water Agnew Road 8” connector; 22,700 LF of 8” 2007-2012 $570,000 NA District

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Anderson County - Charping Road/Elberton Starr-Iva Water 8” Main, 10,000 LF of 8” 2007-2012 $480,000 NA Highway District Anderson County - Starr-Iva Water Flat Rock Road (Lower) 8” Main; 13,900 LF of 8” 2007-2012 $350,000 NA District Anderson County - Flat Rock Connector; 15,400 LF of 10” & 11,1000 Starr-Iva Water 2007-2012 $760,000 NA Road/Highway 413 LF of 8” District Anderson County - Starr-Iva Water Hayes Road 8” Main; 13,4000 LF of 8” 2007-2012 $340,000 NA District Anderson County - Starr-Iva Water Little Mountain Road 6” connector; 10,5000 LF of 6” 2007-2012 $220,000 NA District Anderson County - 5600 LF 16” Main, MM Station & Starr-Iva Water Masters Blvd Pumping Station Upgrade 2007-2012 $640,000 NA District Anderson County - Riddle Road/Harper Hall Starr-Iva Water 8” main; 10,000 LF of 8” 2007-2012 $250,000 NA Road District Anderson County - Smith McGee Road Starr-Iva Water 10” connector; 23,600 LF of 10” 2007-2012 $700,000 NA (Highway 181) District Anderson County - Starr-Iva Water Storage Tank .5 MG 2007-2012 $900,000 NA District Anderson County - Recreation/Senior Town of Honea 2007-2012 TBD NA Center Renovation Path Anderson County - Watkins School Renovate for Town Hall/Community Town of Honea 2007-2012 $1,000,000 NA Renovation Building/Museum/Health Service Center Path Anderson County - Town of Depot Renovation 2007-2012 TBD NA Williamston Anderson County - Downtown Develop & implement a downtown Town of 2007-2012 TBD NA Revitalization revitalization project Williamston Anderson County - Install a 8” water line from Hunters Trail West Anderson Dunn Hill Road down Old Pearman Dairy Road to Dunn 2007-2012 $250,000 NA Water Company Hill Road

Anderson County - Install a 6” water line from Old Pearman Old Pearman Diary West Anderson Diary Road down Dixon Road to out 2007-2012 $300,000 NA Road Water Company connection on Gerrard Road

Anderson County - Address well issues & connect West Anderson SC Highway 187 South residences to public water sources 2007-2012 $250,000 NA Water Company

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Relocate 10” water line from on Anderson County - Whitehall Road from SC Highway 24 to West Anderson Whitehall Road Centerville Road due to future widening 2007-2012 $800,000 NA Water Company of Whitehall Road Anderson County- Install new meter pit on US 76 & Broadway Water & Meter Pit connect to future 17” line from ACJWA 2007-2012 $250,000 NA Sewerage District Anderson County- Broadway Water & Tank Property Purchase tank property for future use 2007-2012 $75,000 NA Sewerage District Anderson County- Wright School Road Install 12,500 linear ft of 8” main on Broadway Water & 2007-2012 $275,000 NA Water Main Wright School Road Sewerage District Redevelop the property & surrounding Anderson County - Old Abney Mill Property Mill Village to include updating roads, 2007-2012 $550,000 NA City of Belton drainage, water & sewer Anderson County - Develop a master plan for main Corridors Master Plan 2007-2012 $5,000 NA Town of Pendleton corridors Install 21000 ft of 36-60” DIP to provide Anderson County - Generostee Creek for growth & transportation of rain 2007-2012 $10,000,000 NA Town of Pendleton Relief Sewer induced flows

Work with developers in obtaining traffic Anderson County - lights at the intersection of Pendleton Station 2007-2012 TBD NA Town of Pendleton Westinghouse Rd& Lebanon Rd & Westinghouse Rd & Hwy 76

Develop a streetscape plan to include Anderson County - traffic calming in downtown area, Pendleton Streetscape 2007-2012 TBD NA Town of Pendleton decorative lighting to new Town Hall & throughout main corridors

Anderson County - Upgrade & expand existing sewer 2007-2012 TBD NA Town of Pendleton system & upgrade pump station Anderson County - Expand sewer along US 76 & Lebanon 2007-2012 $1,200,000 NA Town of Pendleton RD Approximately 25000 sf building to Anderson County - Tri County Technical house welding & metal working $6,000,000 to Tri County College Occupational 2007-2008 NA programs and will be located on Tri $8,000,000 Technical College Service Building County Tech’s Pendleton Campus

West Anderson Install a one million gallon ground water Airport 2007-2012 $1,000,000 NA Water Company tank with booster pumps Hampton Street/Oconee Cherokee County 2007-2012 $950,000 NA Street Intersection SC 82/SC 18 Cherokee County Intersection Including bridge at SC 150, I-85 Exit 95 2007-2012 $23,464,000 NA Improvements Cherokee County SC Highway 105 Widening to 5 lanes, from US 29 to I-85 2007-2012 $17,601,000 NA

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation New three lane route to connect SC Cherokee County US 29 Connector 105, Gaffney High School & US 29 2007-2012 $7,475,000 NA Cherokee County - County airport to provide air City of Blacksburg, Cherokee County transportation for industrial & 2007-2012 TBD NA City of Gaffney, & Airport commercial opportunities for Cherokee County municipalities & county Continue development of a vibrant Cherokee County - downtown to assist with attracting top Downtown Development 2007-2012 TBD NA City of Gaffney quality companies to Gaffney & Cherokee County

Cherokee County - Loop 6” water line along Chesnutt Chesnutt Ridge Road Gaffney Board of Ridge Road from Wilkinsville Highway 2007-2012 $345,000 NA Water Line Extension Public Works to 6” on Garvin Lake Road Cherokee County - Hamirck Street Water Loop existing 6” water line on Hamrick Gaffney Board of 2007-2008 $204,000 NA Line Extension Street to 12” on Highway 29 Public Works Cherokee County - Interconnect with A water main would be extended from Gaffney Board of Spartanburg Water SWS Cowpens service area to the 2007-2008 TBD NA Public Works System Gaffney BPW/Macedonia service area Run 12” water line down SC 5 to Cherokee County - Jumping Branch Road & under railroad. Byers Circle Water Line 2001-2013 TBD NA Town of Blacksburg Run 6” water line down Old Yorkville & Byers Circle.

Improvement to business fronts and sides, if applicable, to make area more Cherokee County - Downtown Façade inviting in hopes of stimulating business 2011 TBD NA Town of Blacksburg Improvements of existing area & to attract new businesses

Provide a loop for the water system that Cherokee County - Holly Grove would prevent water outages to all 2007-2010 $159,760 NA Town of Blacksburg customers north of I-85

Extend 6” water line on South Rutherford Street & down Oak Grove Road. Extend 12” line on SC 5 from Cherokee County - Oak Grove Water Oak Grove Road to loop to SC 5 water 2010-2012 TBD NA Town of Blacksburg Project projects. Provide public water service to neighborhood experiencing well problems

Need restrooms, refreshment centers, Cherokee County - pavilions, tables, benches, grills & Park Facilities 2008-2011 TBD NA Town of Blacksburg playgrounds equipment for parks & little league fields in town limits

Extend public water service to a Cherokee County - Rock Springs Water neighborhood that is suffering from 2008-2010 $998,995 NA Town of Blacksburg Project service water infiltration, contamination & wells that are going dry.

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Extend 12” waterline of SC 5 to railroad bridge beyond North Cherokee Ford Cherokee County - $510,000- SC 5 Water Project Road to provide public water to vacant 2009-2011 NA Town of Blacksburg KOSA warehouse, existing brick plant & $542,000 two businesses in the area

Approximately 3000 sq ft building for Senior Cherokee County - senior centers of Cherokee County and Center/Community 2011 TBD NA Town of Blacksburg would include a designated area to be Building used by non profits & citizens

Cherokee County - Extension of gravity sewer from old Highway 329 Sewer Gaffney Board of National Textile Building to existing 2007-2012 TBD NA Line Extension Public Works pump station on Hwy 329

Installation of a sewer pump station & Cherokee County - 15200 ft of 6” force main from the pump Gaffney Board of Lee Nuclear Plant station to Hwy 329; 4200 ft of 6” force 2007-2012 $2,016,000 NA Public Works main along Hwy 329 to the existing pump station

Cherokee County - Wastewater Collection Test collection system for sources of I & Gaffney Board of System Infiltration I & I I & make point source repairs & 2007-2012 $600,000 NA Public Works Evaluation & Upgrade upgrades

Spartanburg Community Construct a second building on the Cherokee County - College – Cherokee Cherokee County Campus to support Spartanburg 2008-2009 $6,125,000 NA County Campus enrollment; construct a 35000 sq ft Community College Academic Building II building for classrooms & offices Spartanburg Community Construct a third building on the Cherokee County - College – Cherokee Cherokee County Campus to support Spartanburg 2011-2012 $10,120,000 NA County Campus enrollment; construct a 50000 sq ft Community College Academic Building III building for classrooms & offices Devenger Road at Greenville County Intersection Improvements 2007-2012 $460,000 NA Boiling Springs Widen to 3 lanes from Brushy Creek Rd Greenville County Old Spartanburg Road to Batesville Rd 2007-2012 $2,500,000 NA Greenville County SC 183 Improvements 2007-2012 $1,400,000 NA Greenville County St Marks at SC 290 Intersection Improvements 2007-2012 $310,000 NA West Georgia Road at Greenville County Intersection Improvements 2007-2012 $410,000 NA Fork Shoals Sections of the 8’ wide trail will be made 13’ wide to accommodate heavy usage which will go from Greenville Zoo Cleveland Park Bike upstream to Falls Park & from Greenville County - Trail Rehab & Greenville Zoo to Woodland Way; a 2010-2012 $1,607,623 NA City of Greenville Expansion new loop of rubberized asphalt will added within Cleveland Park; the project will tie into the trail system that links Greenville Tech.

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Construction of a new access route to downtown from Pleasantburg Drive to Greenville County - East Washington Street East Washington St; will improve traffic 2007-2012 $2,500,000 NA City of Greenville Connector flow on Haywood Rd, Pleasantburg Dr, Laurens Rd & Lowndes Hill Rd

Greenville County- Update & improve facades & to provide City of Greer/Greer Façade Improvements structural upgrades in the downtown Ongoing TBD NA Development Corp area

Total rehabilitation of existing roadway structure on a 2.1 mile section of Greenville County - Fairforest Way Fairforest Way. The new road will be a 2007-2010 $7,160,000 NA City of Greenville Rehabilitation four-lane divided arterial roadway with sidewalk, curb laws, & landscaping. Greenville County - Five Year Bike Lane Installation of bike lanes 2011-2016 $45,000 NA City of Greenville Program

Develop a new bus rapid transit service to prove a viable alternative for commuting between Greenville’s Greenville County - GreenLink Bus Rapid 2007- primary business districts: Woodruff $25 million NA City of Greenville Transit Road, ICAR, Haywood Road, 20012 Pleasantburg Drive & downtown Greenville

A public park build on the ICAR Campus to include softball fields, tennis Greenville County - ICAR Park courts, basketball court, large picnic 2008-2011 $1,075,205 NA City of Greenville shelter, restrooms, & small maintenance shop Rock Quarry Road; Roberts Rd & Greenville County - Intersection Tanner Rd; Roberts Rd 7 Reid School 2010 $1,347,500 NA City of Greenville Improvements Rd

Rehabilitation of the 30-year old tree Greenville County - Main Street Trees plantings along Main St & side streets in 2007-2012 $1,188,168 NA City of Greenville Rehabilitation the Central Business District

Traffic signal, landscaping, signage & Greenville County - Midtown Business & infrastructure improvements including 2007-2012 $2.5 million NA City of Greenville Technology Park the possible implementation of a multi- modal transportation center

Greenville County - Pete Hollis Gateway Design & construct street improvements 2008-2009 $150,000 NA City of Greenville Improvements in the Pete Hollis Gateway area

Expansion of the public area of the Piazza Bergamo to enhance the view Greenville County - from Main St & facilitate the Plaza’s use Piazza Bergamo 2008 $1,100,000 NA City of Greenville by tenants of abutting buildings, their customers & clients, & the general public at large

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Streetscape improvements at the Pleasantburg Dr Carolina First Center to enhance the Greenville County - Streetscape @ Carolina visual character & improve the image & 2011-2014 $297,295 NA City of Greenville First Center marketability of the Carolina First Center

Streetscape improvements to Pleasantburg Dr/Atrium Pleasantburg Dr & Atrium Dr including Greenville County - Dr @ McAlister Square landscaped designed medians, 2008-2011 $1,257,000 NA City of Greenville Streetscape enhanced sidewalks, & crosswalks, & pedestrian lighting

Improvements to Greenville County Prescription for Greenville County - collector road system including : Mays Progress – Road 2010 $3,100,500 NA City of Greenville Bridge Rd, Smith Hines Rd, Jonesville Improvement Program Rd, & Pennington Rd

Implementation of Reedy River Corridor Greenville County - Reedy River Corridor Master Plan including Cleveland Park 2008-2009 $4,800,000 NA City of Greenville Project West

Streetscape improvements along Rhett Greenville County - Rhett Street St from Camperdown Way to River St to 2009-2010 $682,448 NA City of Greenville Streetscape promote Economic Development in the West End Greenville County - Curb & gutter on Shelburne Rd between Shelburne Road 2010-2011 $126,294 NA City of Greenville Pimiloc Rd & Wembley Rd South Spring/Falls/East Greenville County - Broad/East McBee Upgrades to sanitary sewer lines 2007-2014 $1,242,000 NA City of Greenville Improvements

Extension of existing street from the university Ridge/President St Greenville County - University Ridge intersection approximately 3200 feet 2007-2012 $4,000,000 NA City of Greenville Extension across Augusta St to the Vandry St/Green Ave intersection

Remove old asphalt & repair West Greenville County - West Camperdown Way Camperdown Way from South Main St 2008 $87,150 NA City of Greenville Resurfacing to River St Greenville County - Commercial Design Development of commercial design City of Greer/Greer 2008 TBD NA Standards standards Development Corp Create nexus of walking & biking Greenville County - Downtown Inter-modal accommodations throughout Greer & City of Greer/Greer 2007-2017 $5,000,000 NA Pedestrian Plan provide ingress & egress to/from Development Corp downtown Greer Greenville County - Construct surface lots, parking decks & City of Greer/Greer Downtown Parking garages 2007-2012 $3,000,000 NA Development Corp

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Development projects to improve the Greenville County - appearance & functionality of the City of Greer/Greer Gateway Projects “gateway” to Greer & the historic 2008 $400,000 NA Development Corp downtown

Greenville County - Eliminate 7.1 miles of CSX track from Greer Rail Relocation downtown, double-tracking 7.4 miles of City of Greer/Greer 2007-2015 $33,000,000 NA Project Norfolk Southern, closing 19 at grade Development Corp crossings, & opening 15 acres of land

Greenville County - Greer Station Way Create I-85 signage directing travelers City of Greer/Greer 2008 $50,000 NA Finding Signage to historic Greer Station Development Corp Greenville County - Continues implementation of the Mauldin Cultural Center 2007-2009 $5,300,000 NA City of Mauldin cultural center master plan Greenville County - Downtown Enhancement of Hwy 276 to create City of Travelers 2007-2017 $12-$15 million NA Revitalization Central Business District Rest Greenville County - Major System Greenville Water Rehabilitate 42 inch main TBD $4,000,000 NA Expansion System Greenville County - Major System Greenville Water Rehabilitate 48 inch main TBD $8,000,000 NA Expansion System Greenville County - Major System Greenville Water Cross-town main connections TBD $300,000 NA Expansion System Greenville County - Major System Greenville Water Replace North Saluda Pumps TBD $4,000,000 NA Expansion System Greenville County - Major System Greenville Water Repair North Saluda Spillway TBD $1,200,000 NA Expansion System Greenville County - Major System Greenville Water Table Rock Raw Water Line TBD $17,000,000 NA Expansion System Greenville County - Major System Greenville Water Tanyard Road Pump Station & Tank TBD $2,500,000 NA Expansion System Greenville County - Major System Greenville Water Rehabilitate 72 inch main TBD $42,000,000 NA Expansion System Greenville County - Major System Greenville Water Lake Keowee Intake Screen TBD $500,000 NA Expansion System Sewer collector system south of I-85 to serve Abner Creek Elementary & Greenville County - Abner Creek Collector Middle Schools & gravity feed system in 2007-2010 $5,000,000 1500 Greer CPW System the developing Abner Creek area, terminating at AC Pump Station

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation To replace & relocate pump station to Greenville County - Bent Creek Pump strategically accommodate growth & 2008-2009 $2,000,000 500 Greer CPW Station Improvements capacity needs Redesign existing sewer system to Greenville County - Bent Creek Trunk extend Bent Creek trunk line northeast 2008-2009 $500,000 200 Greer CPW Sewer Improvements to serve the growing I-85 corridor

Extends 16” water transmission main Blue Ridge Water Greenville County - along Highway 101 corridor to provide Transmission 2008 $700,000 NA Greer CPW additional capacity & pressure to Blue Connection Ridge Rural Water meter vault

Improves the reliability of the existing Greenville County - BMW Pump Station system & provides for reduced risks of 2007-2008 $275,000 NA Greer CPW Improvements pump station failure with a backup Greenville County - Collection System Rehabilitation of ages infrastructure for 2008-2012 $4,000,000 NA Greer CPW Rehabilitation collection of wastewater Sewer collector system connecting to the new 60” WCRSA trunk sewer to Greenville County - Gibbs Shoals Collector serve developing residential area & 2008-2009 $1,000,000 100 Greer CPW System eliminate need of Pump Station in Chartwell Estates

To replace old water lines previously Greenville County - Greer Mill Village constructed by the Textile Mills for use 2008-2012 $2,500,000 NA Greer CPW Rehabilitation by the mill village residents

Provides for an emergency water connection to the Greenville Water System via a 24” water transmission Greenville County - Hammett Bridge Water line from Buncombe Road, along Hammett Bridge Road to the Enoree 2008-2009 $4,500,000 NA Greer CPW Connection River, including 20” transmissions line from the intersection of Old Spartanburg Road & Enoree Road, including meter vaults at Enoree River connection point

Provides for increased water pressure supply to the developing southeast area Highway 14 of Greer, meeting fire flow requirements Greenville County - Transmission Line from for Spartanburg Regional Hospital 2008-2009 $1,750,000 250 Greer CPW Buncombe Road to I-85 System, GSP, & planned retail growth that will provide an additional estimated 2000 + jobs

I-85 Transmission Line Provides for increased water pressure & fire flow prevention to Spartanburg Greenville County - from Highway 14 to Regional Hospital System & to serve 2008-2009 $975,000 200 Greer CPW Brockman-McClimon residential & retail growth; includes Road 8800 ft of 24” ductile iron line

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation 16” line to provide for projected growth Greenville County - J. Verne Smith Parkway & required fire protection along the 2008-2009 $900,000 200 Greer CPW Transmission Line Verne Smith Parkway, to South Buncombe Industrial customers

Project will increase the capacity at the Waste Treatment Facility from 4.5 mgd to 7.5 mgd, including improvements to the influent pump station, headworks, an equalization basin, a wet weather Greenville County - Maple Creek WWTP 7.5 storage reservoir, standby power, a 2007-2010 $14,000,000 1000 Greer CPW MGD Upgrade post equalization basin, a UV disinfection system, instrumentation and control system, site work and related appurtenances. Project will also include the addition of Ultraviolet treatment equipment.

Locate a pump station to strategically Greenville County - accommodate growth & capacity needs Pelham Pump Station 2012 $500,000 200 Greer CPW as a result of growth related to the Spartanburg Regional Hospital System

1,000,000 gallon water tank to provide necessary water requirements to SE developing service area, with Greenville County - Pleasant Grove improvements to GSP, Spartanburg 2008 $3,200,000 50 Greer CPW Elevated Storage Tank Regional Hospital & 12” Transmission line to Popular Drive Extension providing required fire flow protection to industrial customers

12” Transmission line for fire flow Greenville County - Popular Drive Extension requirements to light industrial 2008 $225,000 Greer CPW customers Greenville County - Ryan’s Business Park To locate a pump station to strategically 2010 $250,000 150 Greer CPW Pump Station provide for industrial growth 16” connector from I-85 Transmission Line to the Spartanburg Regional Greenville County - Spartanburg Regional Hospital in the relocated Westmoreland 2007-2008 $600,000 250 Greer CPW Transmission Extension Road line to provide for fire protection & projected growth; estim ated 6500 ft of 16” line Taylor Road to Greenville County - Provides for parallel 12” sewer line to Memorial Drive 2008 $750,000 NA Greer CPW reduce overflows Extension Rehabilitation To replace old water lines previously Greenville County - Victor Mill Village constructed by the Textile Mills for use 2008-2012 $2,500,000 NA Greer CPW Rehabilitation by the mill village residents

Trunk lines connected to the Gilder Greenville County - Gilder Creek Trunk Creek WWTPs; make CIPP repairs at 2008 $500,000 NA WCRSA Sewer approximately 85 locations

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Gilder Greenville County - Creek/Taylors/Pelham perform rehabilitation to approximately 2008 $1,500,000 NA WCRSA Rocky Creek/Pelham 1000 manholes WH/Durbin Creek Trunk lines connected to the Grove Greenville County - Grove Creek/Lower Creek * Lower Reedy WWTPs; make 2009 $2,200,000 NA WCRSA Reedy/Lower Reedy RC CIPP repairs at approximately 202 locations Greenville County - Grove Creek/Lower Perform rehabilitation to approximately 2009 $1,000,000 NA WCRSA Reedy/Lower Reedy RC 700 manholes Trunk lines located in the Lower Reedy Greenville County - Lower Reedy/Pelham & Pelham WWTP basins; perform 2012 $5,000,000 NA WCRSA rehabilitation based on evaluation Trunk lines & manholes in Mauldin Greenville County - Maudlin Road/Brushy Road; Brushy Creek Trunk; replace, 2009 $1,800,000 NA WCRSA Creek parallel and/or rehabilitate Greenville County - Mauldin Road/Lower Perform rehabilitation to approximately 2011 $2,000,000 NA WCRSA Reedy 292 manholes From Rutherford Rd to Mohawk Dr or Greenville County - MR Lower Park; replace, parallel and/or 2010-2011 $2,500,000 NA WCRSA Reedy/Richland Creek rehabilitation for 2010 From Rutherford Rd to Mohawk Dr or Greenville County - MR Lower Park; replace, parallel and/or 2011 $2,800,000 NA WCRSA Reedy/Richland Creek rehabilitation for 2010 From Woodfern Ct to Howell Rd; Greenville County - Pelham/Wade Hampton replacement of 8, 10, & 12 inch existing 2008 $2,000,000 NA WCRSA sewers with 18” sewer Trunk lines connected to the Saluda Greenville County - Saluda Trunk Sewer PSs; make CIPP repairs at 2010 $1,000,000 NA WCRSA approximately 75 locations Greenville County - Perform rehabilitation to approximately Saluda Trunk Sewer 2010 $1,000,000 NA WCRSA 200 manholes Greenville County- Road improvements to Bethel, Bridges, Road Improvements 2007-2009 $1,500,000 NA City of Mauldin & Tanner Roads Develop & implement improvement Highway 276/Highway Greenville County- plant to address land use, zoning, 417 Corridor 2007-2010 $750,000 NA City of Mauldin transportation infrastructure, & Improvements beautification

WCRSA is requiring its sub districts to provide a Work Plan for all rehabilitation Up to $20 Greenville County - & maintenance & to reduce I & I to no million ($2.5 - City of Travelers Sewer Rehabilitation 2007-2022 NA more than 2.5 times average daily flow. $4 million per Rest Travelers Rest has several planned project) rehabilitations

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Develop new business parks in the Greer Development Greer area; focus on the opportunities Business Parks 2007-2012 TBD NA Corp for park development along the Hwy 15/BunCOMB Rd area

Provide water, sewer & other I-85 Corridor infrastructure needs for southern Oconee County 2007-2009 $20,000,000 NA Infrastructure Oconee County & northern Anderson County

Extend Wells Hwy via Sheep Farm Rd Wells Highway to SC 28; improve & upgrade Oconee County 2009-2010 $7.2 Million NA Extension approximately 3.5 miles of Sheep Farm R

Inceptor pump station & force main to Oconee County - Carson Road Relief relieve the Hwy 123 & Hwy 76 area 2007-2012 $800,000 NA Sewer Commission Station between Seneca & Clemson Coneross Creek Septage receiving & processing facility Oconee County - Wastewater Treatment to serve the rural citizen who are on 2007-2012 $800,000 NA Sewer Commission Plant septic systems Relief sewer with pump station, flow Oconee County - Martin Creek Sewer equalization system, speeds pump 2007-2012 $8,600,000 NA Sewer Commission Project station upgrade & Perkins Creek gravity relief sewer

Expansion & upgrade of the Millbrook Oconee County - Millbrook Pump Station pump station near Clemson due to 2007-2012 $800,000 NA Sewer Commission Upgrade commercial growth Upgrade & expansion of 3 Ravenel Oconee County - Ravenel Pump Stations pump & force mains in the Ravenel 2007-2012 $2,000,000 NA Sewer Commission Upgrade School area

Approximately 5 miles of gravity sewer Richland Oconee County - to serve this rapid growth area & will Creek/Bountyland 2007-2012 $7,300,000 NA Sewer Commission eliminate 5 pumping station & provide Sewer Project for economic development

Infrastructure for sewer service to a 400 Oconee County - Southern Oconee acre Industrial Park, SCDOT Welcome 2007-2012 $15,000,000 NA Sewer Commission Regional Sewer Project Center & Commercial Property on I-85 Construction of a new water plant Oconee County - New Water Plant located on SC 130 near the Newry Dam 2007-2012 $10,000,000 NA City of Seneca on Lake Keowee with 5 MGD capacity

Install 2, 1 MG storage tanks with one being located on the western end of the Oconee County - Storage Tanks system near the hospital & the other in 2007-2012 $4,500,000 NA City of Seneca the northeast part of the system toward Keowee Key

Oconee County - Upgrade water plant from 14 MGD Water Plant Upgrade 2007-2012 $3,500,000 NA City of Seneca capacity to 20 MGD capacity Oconee County - Downtown Streetscape 2007-2012 TBD NA City of Walhalla

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Oconee County - Earle House Phase I fountain 2007-2012 $10,000 NA City of Walhalla

New 250,000 gallon elevated storage tank at the intersection of Wolf Stake Oconee County - Church Road & Highway 183. It would Elevated Storage Tank 2007-2012 $500,000 NA City of Walhalla increase available capacities in the area, stabilize pressures, & provide improved fire protection

New 10” water line along Highway 11 North that would run from an existing line on East Main to Country Junction Oconee County - Highway 11 North Road then to Wolf Stake Church Road, 2007-2012 $350,000 NA City of Walhalla Water Line the new line would increase pressure & volume to a fast growing area of Oconee County

Extend 10” water line along Highway 11 Oconee County - Highway 11 South South from Creekwood Drive to 2007-2012 $375,000 NA City of Walhalla Water Line Mountain Road which would open up a large area for development Oconee County - New 8” water lines on Main Street from Main Street Water Line 2007-2012 $90,000 NA City of Walhalla Ann Street to Tugaloo Street

New 8” water line loop from Pickett Post Road along Playground Road to tie to Oconee County - Pickett Post Road the existing LINE. The loop will allow for 2007-2012 $120,000 NA City of Walhalla Water Line more consistent pressure, & a double feed for the Chalmer’s Mountain tank

Oconee County - Walhalla Civic Front Building Restoration 2007-2012 $500,000 NA City of Walhalla Auditorium Construct a new 6 MGD water treatment plant at the existing water Oconee County - plant site. It would include the plant, raw Water Plant Upgrade 2007-2012 $10,000,000 NA City of Walhalla water pump station, raw water intake, & raw water line & an elevated finished water storage tank

20” loop beginning at US 76 along Bennett Road then to & along Mountain Bennett Road & Oconee County - Road to US 11 then south to Drive Hill Mountain Road North 2007-2012 $1,250,000 NA City of Westminster Road; provide north loop around system Loop for reliability & increased conveyance to SC 11 industrial growth corridor

8” beginning at US 76 then along Cobb Bridge Road east ending on Rich Oconee County - Mountain line service, increased Cobb Bridge Loop 2007-2012 $290,000 NA City of Westminster pressure to marginal areas & provides service to area not currently afforded public water

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation 10” water line along coffee street Oconee County - Coffee Road Water Line beginning at US 76 near water plant 2007- $530,000 NA City of Westminster & Booster Pump Station then along US 76 West to Coffee Road 20012 then to existing Walhalla master meter

New one million gallon elevated tank at Oconee County - water plant; provide elevated storage Elevated Tank 2007-2012 $1,150,000 NA City of Westminster for system reliability at new & higher hgl for increase system pressure

New one-half million gallon elevated at Oconee County - Elevated Tank US 123 between US 76 & Tugaloo 2007-2012 $700,000 NA City of Westminster River

New pre-sediment pond at water plant; Oconee County - 25 MG pre-sedimentation pond, raw Pre Sediment Pond 2007-2012 $1,250,000 NA City of Westminster water transfer pumps, & on site ;liquid chlorine generation systems

New raw water intake & 24” raw water main beginning at intake on Lake Hartwell in the Tabor Church area then Oconee County - Raw Water Intake to & along US 123 W to existing water 2007-2012 $4,500,000 NA City of Westminster plant; additional water supply needed to meet the projects 10 year projects demand

Beginning in Stephens County, GA then along US 123 to existing 8” line at Oconee County - Stephens County Madison Shores; provide 2007-2012 $540,000 NA City of Westminster Interconnect interconnection for system reliability & emergency conditions

Oconee County - Beginning at proposed Bennett Road Walhalla Interconnect 2007-2012 $1,000,000 NA City of Westminster Loop, then along SC 183 Oconee County - From Highway 123; 71,000 LF, 16’ Pioneer Rural Fair Play Area Supply water, 1 MG tank, 2 pump stations 2007-2012 $12,200,000 NA Water District Oconee County - Highway 11 Backup Pioneer Rural 25,000 LF 12’Water 2007-2012 $1,600,000 NA connection Water District Oconee County - Highway 24 Tokeena & 13,5000 LF of 18” water, 10,5000 LF of Pioneer Rural Oakway Tank 12” water, 1 pump station 2007-2012 $5,400,000 NA Water District Connector Oconee County - Highway 59 Seneca 17,000 LF 12” water line, pump station Pioneer Rural 2007-2012 $2,300,000 NA Supply Upgrade upgrade Water District Oconee County - Little Choestoea Road Pioneer Rural 25,300 LF of 8” water 2007-2012 $1,900,000 NA Reinforcements Water District Oconee County - Old Knox Bridge Road Pioneer Rural 8,900 LF 12” water 2007-2012 $2,100,000 NA Extensions Water District Oconee County - Retreat Road 5,900 LF 8” water 2007-2012 $600,000 NA Pioneer Rural Reinforcements

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Water District

Oconee County - Pioneer Rural Rock Hill Road Loop 11,500 LF 6” water 2007-2012 $80,000 NA Water District Oconee County - Sitton Shoals Road Pioneer Rural 13,700 LF 6” water 2007-2012 $900,000 NA Loop Water District Oconee County - Pioneer Rural Snow Creek Road Loop 2,400 LF 8” water 2007-2012 $300,000 NA Water District Oconee County - Spearman & Patterson Pioneer Rural 10,000 LF 8” water 2007-2012 $700,000 NA Road Reinforcements Water District Extension of a 16 inch main from Highway 123 along Armstrong Road & Oconee County - Highway 24 to a point near Hatenford Pioneer Rural Water System Upgrade Road South of I-85. A 12 inch line is 2007-2012 $10,800,000 NA Water District proposed along Highway 11 from Armstrong to the boundary line near the industrial park

Add a new exit taxiway on the west end Oconee County - of runway; aircraft landing on runway 25 New Exit Taxiway 2009-2010 $450,000 NA Regional Airport will be able to exit runway sooner increasing capacity of airport Oconee County - Construct at least 20 new T- hangars & 20008- New Hangars $1.4 million NA Regional Airport 2 corporate hangars 2009

Extend approach end of runway 25 600 ft to include extension of the parallel Oconee County - Runway Extension taxiway, improve runway safety area & 2007-2009 $4.1 million NA Regional Airport the new length of the runway would be 5000’

New 8” SC 11 corridor connector & new Highway 11 Corridor 8” SC 130 North connector to SC 11 to Oconee County - Connector/Highway 130 provide sufficient water supply to SC 2007-2012 $750,215 NA Town of Salem Connector 11. It will eliminate a gap of distribution along the main corridor of SC 11.

New SC 11 300,000 gallon Ground Highway 11 Storage Oconee County - Storage Facility, including an upgrade Facility & DAR Pump 2007-2012 $576,840 NA Town of Salem of the existing booster pump station Station Upgrade serving the DAR School Complex.

This project will allow the distribution of Oconee County - New North Basin water from Salem to the north, in the 2007-2012 $3,168,000 NA Town of Salem Booster Pump Station direction of well defined water needs to the north & north east of Salem

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation New 12” Ductile Iron Pipe Installation Oconee County - Transmission Main/Main following SC 130 from its intersection 2007-2012 $1,790,580 NA Town of Salem Supply with Nimmons Bridge Road to the 100,000 gallon elevated storage tank. Oconee County - Upgrade and/or replacement of pump 2007-2012 $500,000 NA City of Seneca stations Pickens County - Extend 18 miles creek sewer line north 18 Mile Creek 2007-2012 $850,000 NA City of Clemson to Heatherwood Lagoon Pickens County - CATS Bus operations & 2007-2012 $1.5 – 2 million NA City of Clemson storage facility Pickens County - City Hall Expansion 2007-2012 $850,000 NA City of Clemson Pickens County - College Avenue Milling & overlay 2007-2012 $120,000 NA City of Clemson Pickens County - Highway 123 (Tiger 2007-2012 $1,250,000 NA City of Clemson Blvd) Streetscape Pickens County - Highway 123/Berkley Sidewalks/pedestrian bridge attachment 2007-2012 $1,000,000 NA City of Clemson Drive Pickens County - Sidewalks/bike lane construction from Issaquena Trail 2007-2012 TBD NA City of Clemson Hwy 92 to Pendleton Rd Pickens County - Issaquena Intersection reconstruction 2007-2012 $200,000 NA City of Clemson Trail/Cambridge Drive Upgrade & expand plant from 2.0 to 3.0 MGD; construct head works Pickens County - Pendleton/Clemson improvements & influent pump station, 2007-2012 $8,500,000 NA City of Clemson WWTP equalization basin & other improvements

Pickens County - US 123/SC 133 Intersection improvements/new railroad 2007-2012 $4,500,000 NA City of Clemson Intersection underpass Install 28,000 LF of 12” water main, two Pickens County - new 500,000 gallon elevated storage 2007-2012 $4,500,000 NA City of Clemson tanks, new booster pumps station & SCADA control system Pickens County - Catherine Smith Plaza Fountain/plaza at intersection of 2007-2012 $460,000 NA City of Clemson Project College Ave & Edgewood Ave Pickens County - Replace 20,000 LF of 8” & 12” pipe on 2007-2012 $2,000,000 NA City of Clemson old system Construct 2.7 million gallon water Pickens County - treatment capacity as a participant in 2007-2012 $980,000 NA City of Clemson the Anderson Regional Joint Water System 900 Pickens County - Saco Lowell Site Redevelopment of former industrial site 2007-2009 $13.5 million City of Easley Redevelopment into a retail area

Pickens County - Highway 178/Highway Widen Highway 18 to I-85 & widen 183 2007-2012 TBD NA City of Pickens 183 to Greenville County Line

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Pickens County - Continuation of streetscape though Main Street Makeover 2009-2010 $1,000,000 NA City of Pickens Catherin Street intersection Pickens County - New Water Treatment The city of Pickens is in desperate need 2007-2010 $12-$15 million NA City of Pickens Plant of a new water treatment plant. Pickens County - Water Plant Complete renovate or possible 2008-2009 $8 million NA City of Pickens Replacement/renovation replacement of City’s Water Plant Install 14000 ft of gravity sewer, 14000 Pickens County - ft of force main, 1 925 GPM Pump Easley Combined Hamilton Creek Sewer station to serve an additional 1700 2007-2012 $2,700,000 NA Utilities acres with sewer Pickens County - Middle Branch WWTP Perform study & process evaluation to Easley Combined 2007-2012 $50,000 NA Re-Rating re-rate for flow capacity Utilities Install 34,600 feet of 36” ductile iron Pickens County - Second Water pipe from existing water treatment plant Easley Combined 2007-2012 $9,000,000 NA Transmission Line to existing remote clear well & high Utilities service pump station Pickens County - Expand existing water treatment facility Easley Combined from 12 to 18 MGD 2007-2012 $6,000,000 NA Utilities Pickens County - Install water distribution system Easley Combined improvement 2007-2012 $2,500,000 NA Utilities Pickens County - Dredge 450,000 cubic yards of silt from Easley Combined the upper end of the Saluda Lake 2007-2010 $6,000,000 NA Utilities Install 34,6000 ft of 36 inch ductile iron Pickens County - pipe from existing water treatment plant Easley Combined to existing remote clear well & high 2007-2010 $9,000,000 NA Utilities services pump station 100 Construction of a 750,000 gallon Pickens County - elevated tank near the intersection of SC Highway 153 Powdersville Water SC 153 & Old Easley Bridge Road; will 2008 $1,740,000 Elevated Tank District provide adequate storage & fire protection for various medical facilities.

Construction of a new 150,000 gallon Pickens County - Vinland Farm Elevated elevated tank & associated piping to Powdersville Water Tank, Piping, & Pump increase water pressure & provide 2011 $500,000 NA District Modifications adequate fire protection Pickens County - Extension of 18-mile creek sewer trunk Public Service lines 2007-2009 TB D NA Commission Pickens County - Upgrade of regional WWTPs on 18-mile Public Service creek 2007-2017 TBD NA Commission

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Approximately 50000 sq ft building in Pickens County -Tri Tri County Technical the Easley area which will serve as a County Technical 2008-2012 $14,000,000 NA College Easley Campus full service education center to serve College the needs of Pickens County Spartanburg Realign route along with South Ave at Airport Road 2007-2012 $724,000 NA County US 221 Spartanburg Bud Archer Ridge Road 3,200 LF 8-inch gravity and 8,600 LF 2007-2012 $872,453 NA County Basin 10-inch gravity sewer Spartanburg Camp Croft Pump Grit removal system 2007-2012 $500,000 NA County Station Upgrade Eliminate the Carolina Country Club Spartanburg Carolina County Club WWTP with the installation of a 275 2007-2012 $1,396,000 NA County Pump Station GPM pump station and approximately 17,150 linear feet of 8” force main Spartanburg Clifton/Converse WWTP Replace existing lagoon with .5 mgd 2007-2012 $2,400,000 NA County Upgrade/Expansion package treatment plant Spartanburg Cowpens WWTP to meet anticipated NPDES permit limits 2007-2012 $2,000,000 NA County Upgrade

New sludge processing and disposal method, upgrade and expansion of WWTP to provide service through the year 2020, upgrade of current Spartanburg Fairforest/Lawson Fork disinfection system, upgrade of aeration 2007-2012 $85,000,00 NA County WWTP Upgrade and mixing equipment, installation of SCADA system, new biosolids processing equipment and structure, and relocation of effluent discharge point

Spartanburg Idlewood WWTP To meet NPDES permit limits 2007-2012 $650,000 NA County upgrade Spartanburg 4,500 LF 8-inch gravity sewer and Isons Creek Basin 2007-2012 $966,533 NA County 7,000 LF 12-inch gravity sewer Spartanburg Kennedy Creek Basin 7,700 LF 8-inch gravity sewer 2007-2012 $546,516 NA County Phase I Spartanburg Little Thicketty Creek 12,000 LF 8-inch gravity sewer, pump 2007-2012 $1,195,412 NA County Basin station, 7,000 LF force main Spartanburg Pacolet Mill WWTP Replace existing lagoon with package 2007-2012 $1,530,000 NA County Upgrade plant Spartanburg Pacolet River Phase I 8,500 LF 18-inch gravity sewer 2007-2012 $1,011,737 NA County Spartanburg Pacolet River Phase I 14,500 LF 12-inch gravity sewer 2007-2012 $1,227,756 NA County Convert existing aeration basin into an Spartanburg Page Creek WWTP In- in-line equalization basin, install 2007-2012 $2,100,000 NA County line Equalization additional sludge handling facilities Spartanburg Pole Bridge Branch 5,000 LF 8-inch and 9,800 10-inch 2007-2012 $1,022,400 NA County Basin gravity sewer;

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Spartanburg River Road Basin 7,200 LF 8-inch gravity sewer 2007-2012 $461,540 NA County

Eliminate the SC Highway 101 WWTP by construction of a multiphase project installing sewer facilities in the South Tyger River Hwy. 101 drainage basin. Phase I, Division I-Approximately 3,500 lf of 21” gravity sewer from a regional pump station located south of Reidville Division I- Road, along Brushy Creek to Dillard Spartanburg $2,470,000; SC 101 WWTP Phase I Road and approximately 9,400 lf of 8” 2007-2012 NA County force main along Reidville Road to the Division II- existing sewer line on the South Tyger $3,500,000 River. Phase I, Division II- Approximately 14,370 lf of 18” gravity sewer from the existing Phase I at Dillard Road along Brushy Creek to the intersection of Hwy. 101 and Berry Shoals Rd

Eliminate the SC Highway 101 WWTP by construction of a multiphase project installing sewer facilities in the South Tyger River Hwy 101 drainage basin. Phase II – an 80 GPM pump station Spartanburg SC 101 WWTP Phase II located at the existing wastewater 2007-2012 $234,000 NA County treatment plant and approximately 5,000 linear feet of 4-inch force main along Leonard Road and Hwy 101 to the intersection of Hwy 101 and Berry Shoals Road

Install sewer lines along SC 110 north Spartanburg SC 110 North of Interstate 85 to serve a new two- 2007-2012 $400,000 NA County county industrial park Spartanburg Widen to 5 lanes from Rainbow Lake to SC 9 ( Phase I) 2011-2012 $18,000,000 NA County SC 292 Spartanburg SC 9 (Phase II) Widen to 5 lanes from SC 292 to SC 11 2016 $10,000,000 NA County Spartanburg SC 92 (Enoree) Improve curve from US 221 to Wood St 2007-2012 $626,000 NA County Construction of sewer facilities to serve Spartanburg Catawba Knits facility, Campton Road, 2007 -2012 $250,000 NA County Inman

Provide sewer service to the entire Town of Pacolet, including the Central Spartanburg Business District, connecting a new 2007 -2012 $700,000 NA County sewer line to the existing line on US Highway 176/SC 9

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Construction of sewer facilities to Spartanburg facilitate redevelopment of Arkwright 2007-2012 TBD NA County area

Install a 12 inch discharge line from Spartanburg existing Pump Station in the Cowpens 2007-2008 $35,000 NA County system Construct a new Carlisle pump station Spartanburg to serve Boiling Springs, Carlisile, & 2008-2009 $400,000 NA County Lake Bowen Spartanburg Raise Cowpens System Elevated Tank 2007-2008 $35,000 NA County Spartanburg Construct a two million gallon elevated 2007-2008 $2,900,000 NA County storage tank in Westview area Spartanburg Construct a new 100 HP Pump Station 2007-2008 $500,000 NA County in the Westview Area Spartanburg Install a new 24 inch transmission main 2007-2008 $2,100,000 NA County in the Westview Area Complete engineering & acquire right of Spartanburg way from SC 417 to US 221 & widen to SC 101 Phase II 2007-2012 $21,366,000 NA County 5 lanes from SC 417 to Intersection with SC 146 Spartanburg North side Sports Field County - City of Develop soccer fields & baseball fields 2009 $50,000 NA Development Project Landrum Spartanburg Restore the building & auditorium to County - City of City Hall Renovation attract regular cultural events & provide 2007-2012 $2,000,000 NA Woodruff office space for non –profits Spartanburg County - New Cut Road Access Construct a new entrance to the Central 2008-2009 $175,000 NA Spartanburg Improvements Campus on New Cut Road Community College Renovate the Gaines Learning Center Spartanburg into an occupational advancement Occupational County - training facility, create new interior Advancement Training 2007-2009 $1,643,000 NA Spartanburg spaces for offices & classrooms by Facility Community College renovating ceilings, walls, flooring, & finishes

Convert old mill company store into an Spartanburg amphitheater, use the existing brick & County - Town of Amphitheater Project land for the fountain, create a structure 2007-2012 TBD NA Cowpens than be used by the community Spartanburg Amphitheater Complex County - Town of 2007-2012 $400,000 NA Restoration Pacolet Spartanburg Marysville Community County - Town of 2007-2012 $98,000 NA School Restoration Pacolet

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Estimated Estimated County Project Name Project Description Timeline Job Costs Creation Spartanburg Resurfacing of Hwy 14 from Redland County -City of Highway 14 Resurfacing Rd to Hwy 176 within the City of 2008 $375,000 NA Landrum Landrum

Sidewalk, curb & gutter improvements; new decorative street lights; Spartanburg Cowpens Streetscape approximately 1060 lf will be improved County -Town of 2007-2012 $320,365 NA Project Phase II from Foster St on Highway 29 to the Cowpens intersection of Hwy 29 (N. Main St) & School St

Spartanburg SC 100 & Highway 29 County -Town of Intersection improvements 2007-2012 $850,000 NA Intersection Cowpens

Spartanburg Replace the Inman Mills WWTP; a new City of Inman Sewer gravity interceptor would be installed County-Inman System Expansion parallel to the City’s existing 15” 2007-2009 $5,845,000 NA Regional Project interceptor along Lawson Fork Creek; a Wastewater Facility new 18” gravity line

Spartanburg Replacement of the pump station; the County-Inman lift station would be taken out of Lift Station #2 2007-2010 $80,000 NA Regional services by line bore across US 176 in Wastewater Facility order to connect a 8” gravity sewer line Spartanburg County-Inman Increase capacity from 1.0 MGD to 2.0 Regional Facility 2007-2017 $5,000,000 NA Regional MGD Wastewater Facility Build capacity & provide the area citizens with an outlet for civic involvement. Activities will include Neighborhood Enhancement Sweeps & Spartanburg clean up days to ensure safe housing & Startex Revitalization 2007-2012 $500,000 NA County the removal or repair of abandoned & vacant structures & working to improve the infrastructure in the community to ensure sustainability of the community in the future.

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Table 45. Project Summary

Anderson Cherokee Greenville Oconee Pickens Spartanburg Totals Water 52 8 19 32 12 0 123 Sewer 21 3 24 10 6 31 95 Transportation 22 4 21 1 9 9 66 Downtown 8 2 8 1 0 0 19 Airport 3 1 0 3 0 1 8 Solid Waste 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 Higher 1 2 0 0 1 1 5 Education Community 5 2 4 2 2 6 21 Economic 0 0 2 1 1 0 4 Development Planning 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 Total 116 22 79 50 31 48 346 Priority 13 5 8 7 6 8 47

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Plan of Action

The SCACOG, serving as an EDA economic development district, is in a unique position to support local, state and federal efforts to achieve regional economic goals and strategies. The SCACOG participates and encourages a variety of collaborative efforts directed at improving the community and quality of life conditions.

The SCACOG has and will continue to participate in regional activities that:

· Promotes economic development and opportunity · Fosters effective transportation access · Enhances and protects the environment · Maximizes effective development and use of the workforce · Promotes the use of technology in economic development · Balance resources through sound management of physical development · Supports the coordinated and collaborative implementation of all CEDS goals and objectives

Evaluating and Reporting

The SCACOG staff will monitor recommendations and the implementation of projects outlined in this plan. Progress will be measured by comparing actual project status with time lines and cost estimates assigned to individual projects in this plan. In addition, participating cities, towns, service providers, and organizations will be asked to monitor their own performance against goals stated in this plan and those identified in their respective plans.

The SCACOG staff will compile a progress report on an annual basis showing project status and accomplishment for the previous year. This report will be submitted to each of the six counties for review and approval. Once each county has approved its respective section, a regional meeting will be held to provide a forum for additional input and information dissemination. The plan update will then be presented to the SCACOG’s Board of Directors for approval. The final report will be submitted as the annual update to the CEDS. A comprehensive update will be developed every five years with annual reporting and updates.

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Partners

The six counties within the SCACOG region act as independent entities and the economic development activities can and may vary from county to county.

In addition to the six counties, there are 42 towns and cities within the boundaries of the region. SCACOG provides access to its services across all political lines. This role includes efforts in economic development, data gathering and analysis, workforce development, small business development, grants, planning, governmental services, aging services, and other functions as they become necessary.

The six counties operating within the SCACOG region area:

Anderson County Cherokee County PO Box 8002 210 North Limestone Street Anderson SC 29622 Gaffney SC 29340 Phone: 864-260-4031 Phone: 864-487-2560 Fax: 864-260-4106 Fax: 864-487-2594 www.andersoncountysc.org www.cherokeecountysc.com

Greenville County Oconee County 301 University Ridge, Suite 100 415 South Pine Street Greenville SC 29601 Walhalla SC 29691 Phone: 864 467-7105 Phone: 864-638-4244 Fax: 864 467-7358 Fax: 864 718-1024 www.greenvillecounty.org http://www.oconeesc.com

Pickens County Spartanburg County 222 McDaniel Avenue, B-1 PO Box 5666 Pickens SC 29671 Spartanburg SC 29304 Phone: 864-898-5844 Phone: 864 596-2526 Fax: 864-898-5580 Fax: 864-596-2232 www.co.pickens.sc.us www.spartanburgcounty.org

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The SCACOG also assists efforts by independent economic development agencies with data gathering and analysis, workforce development, employment training, small business development, community development, planning, education, and other functions as they become necessary.

Upstate Alliance Anderson County Development 124 Verdae Blvd Partnership Suite 202 126 North McDuffie Street Greenville SC 29607 Anderson SC 29621 Phone: 864 283 2300 Phone: 864 260 1061 Fax: 864 283 2310 www.andersonpartnership.com www.upstatealliance.com Serves all counties

Appalachian Development Corporation Cherokee County Development Board PO Box 6668 101 Campus Drive Greenville SC 29606 Gaffney SC 29341 Phone: 864 242 9733 Phone : 864 422 3026 Fax: 864 242 6957 www.cherokeecounty-sc.org www.scacog.org/rlf/index.html Serves all counties

Alliance Pickens Greer Development Corporation PO Box 279 111-B South Main Street Pickens SC 29671 Greer SC 29650 Phone: 864 898 1500 864 416 0125 Fax: 864 898 1550 www.greerdevelopment.com www.alliancepickens.com

Greenville Area Development Oconee County Economic Development Corporation 502 East Main Street 233 North Main Street Suite 250 Walhalla SC 29691 Greenville SC 29601 Phone: 864 638 4210 864 235 2008 Fax: 864 638 4209 www.greenvilleeconomicdevelopment.com www.oconeesc.com/econdev/default.htm

Spartanburg County Economic Development PO Box 1636 Spartanburg SC 29304 Phone: 864 594 5000 Fax: 864 594 5055 www.spartanburgchamber.com

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There are also several chambers of commerce within the region that significantly influence economic development:

Clemson Area Chamber of Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Commerce (Anderson and 225 S. Limestone St., Gaffney, SC 29340 Pickens Counties) Phone: 864-489-5721 P.O. Box 1622 Fax: 864-487-3399 Clemson, S.C. 29633-1622 www.cherokeechamber.org Phone : (864) 654-1200 or 1-800- 542-0746 Fax: (864) 654-5096 www.clemsonchamber.org

Greater Easley Chamber of Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce Commerce 24 Cleveland Street 2001 East Main Street Greenville SC 29601 Easley SC 29640 Phone: 864 242 1050 Phone: 864 859 2693 Fax: 864 282 8509 Fax: 864 859 1941 www.greenvillechamber.org www.easleychamber.org

Greater Greer Chamber of Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce Commerce 222 West Main Street 111 Trade Street Pickens, SC 29671 Greer, South Carolina 29651 Phone: (864) 878-3258 Phone: 864 877 3131 Fax: (864) 878-7317 Fax: 864 877 0961 www.pickenschamber.org www.greerchamber.com

Greater Seneca Chamber of Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Commerce 211 N. Main Street 108 E. N.1st Street Simpsonville SC 29681 Seneca, South Carolina 29678 Phone: 864 963 3781 Phone: 864 882 2097 Fax : 864 228 0003 Fax: 864 882 2881 www.simpsonvillechamber.com/welcome.htm www.senecachamber.com

Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce 105 North Pine Street Spartanburg, SC 29302 Phone: 864 594 5000 Fax 864 594 5055 www.spartanburgchamber.com

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