For the first time, South Carolina has a comprehensive, data-driven view of how infrastructure investments shape our economy, communities, and future. The Economic Impact of Infrastructure Investments in South Carolina, commissioned by the The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina’s (ACEC-SC) Infrastructure Works Institute (IWI), and powered by expert economists from the Darla Moore School of Business, is a pioneering effort to quantify the long-term value of infrastructure in our state.
At a time of historic federal infrastructure funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), South Carolina has a once in-a-generation opportunity to not only modernize its infrastructure but drive long term prosperity statewide.
The full report includes:
- County-level and project-type data
- Temporary (construction-related) and permanent (productivity-based) impacts
- Agency-specific breakdowns
- Multiplier-driven insights into jobs, income, and GDP growth
With South Carolina on the cusp of unprecedented growth, this report offers policymakers, business leaders, and community stakeholders the insights they need to make informed decisions. The findings are clear: strategic infrastructure investment is not just about roads. It’s about resilience, prosperity, and opportunity for every corner of the state.
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