As an unabashed advocate for the Sixth District of South Carolina and one who champions investments that enhance educational opportunities and promote economic development, Rep. Jim Clyburn requested direct federal funding for the community projects listed below:
Project | Sponsor | Description | Location | Funding Requested |
Lakes Marion and Moultrie, SC | Army Corps of Engineers | Construction of the St. Matthews reach of the Lake Marion Regional Water Agency to provide quality drinking water, fire suppression, and industrial development opportunities in economically distressed communities | Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District 69A Hagood Ave. Charleston, SC 29403 | $21,109,642 |
South Carolina State University – Military Science Center of Excellence | South Carolina State University | Construction of new workforce training facility to safely accommodate reserve officer training cadets, cross-enrollees from multiple institutions, and military leaders from across the country | 300 College Street NE Orangeburg, SC 29117 | $10,000,000 |
Lake City Community Center Construction | City of Lake City, South Carolina | Construction of a multi-purpose community center for public meeting space, expanded wellness programs, and cultural activities | 202 Kelley Street Lake City, SC 29560 | $3,300,000 |
Town of Estill Community Facility Upgrades | Town of Estill | Improvements to town owned community facilities to increase workforce housing and improve the quality of life for residents in an economically distressed area. | 323 S Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway Estill, SC 29918 | $2,100,000 |
Bamberg County Downtown Renaissance Project | Bamberg County | Construction of multi-purpose facility that will enhance revitalization of the downtown area | 1234 North Street Bamberg, SC 29003 | $4,000,000 |
Accelerating a Clean Tech Ecosystem – Facility Improvements | Denmark Technical College | Facility improvements for an apprenticeship program to train, innovate, and foster development in the rapidly growing battery, solar, and wind industries in SC | 1126 Solomon Blatt Boulevard Denmark, SC 29042 | $4,000,000 |
Sumter County Rapid DNA System | Sumter County Sherriff’s Office | Enhance public safety with the acquisition of a rapid DNA system to eliminate the County’s forensics backlog | 1281 N Main Street Sumter, SC 29153 | $1,000,000 |
Orangeburg County Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion | Orangeburg County | Provide additional wastewater services to an economically distressed area through expansion & upgrades to the County’s wastewater treatment facility | 1437 Amelia Street Orangeburg, SC 29115 | $4,000,000 |
SC Ports Authority Resilience Upgrades | SC Ports Authority | Elevate Columbus Street Terminal to support the state’s automotive sector | 200 Ports Authority Drive Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 | $8,000,000 |
Quantum Information Science Hub | Benedict College | Increase access and participation in SC’s innovation economy, particularly, in the high-tech fields of quantum information science and cybersecurity | 1600 Harden Street Columbia, SC 29204 | $5,000,000 |
Voorhees University Health and Wellness Center | Voorhees University | Renovate a community facility to provide health and wellness programs in an economically distressed and persistently impoverished area | 481 Porter Road Denmark, SC 29042 | $2,500,000 |
Allendale County Facility Improvements | Allendale County | The rehabilitation, renovation, and upgrade of county-owned facilities | 526 Memorial Avenue, North Allendale, SC 29810 | $2,100,000 |
Boulevard Street Economic Renewal | Orangeburg County | Renovate, upgrade and improve properties on Boulevard Street to promote economic growth and development | 1437 Amelia Street Orangeburg, SC 29115 | $5,000,000 |
SC Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Center | University of South Carolina | Development of new facility and mobile labs and equipment for the SC Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center | 915 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29208 | $10,000,000 |
Alex Chatman Complex Renovation Project – Phase II | Williamsburg County | Improvements to a community facility to meet fire, life, and safety compliance requirements | 201 W. Main Street Kingstree, SC 29556 | $5,000,000 |