RIA Awards Construction Grants In SC To Upgrade Critical Infrastructure

The SC Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) continues its mission of providing grants to address some of the state’s most pressing infrastructure needs related to public health and the environment while building capacity for economic opportunities. Last week, the RIA approved state grant assistance for 30 projects, totaling more than $18 million. These projects will benefit communities in 21 counties across the state.

The City of Florence will be awarded $1,000,000. Most of the grants will fund capital improvements, including extension of water lines to serve new customers in a disadvantaged community, construction of new wells to increase water production, replacement of sewer lines to reduce infiltration and inflow as well as upgrades to treatment plants. Other projects are designed to facilitate economic opportunities and promote job creation. Combined, these projects will benefit more than 63,000 customers in 14 counties.

A list of grant recipients for the first round of competitive grants for fiscal year 2024 can be found by clicking here.