The Lane County Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2026–2030 reflects a notable realignment of county investment priorities, with total planned spending decreasing by approximately 28.4% compared to the previous 2025–2029 plan. Overall funding drops from $131.49 million to $94.15 million, primarily driven by reductions in Facilities, Solid Waste, and Roads programs. The current CIP includes 51-line items, compared to 59-line items in the prior plan. Despite the lower total, the County maintains a balanced portfolio that continues to prioritize essential infrastructure such as roads, public facilities, and environmental services.
The new plan consolidates projects for efficiency and sustainability while maintaining Parks investment at near prior levels. This shift signals a strategic emphasis on fiscal prudence, resource recovery, and long-term infrastructure resilience. The table below breaks down Lane County’s planned capital spending by business area for its last two CIPs.
*Numbers are Rounded
1. S49 – Clean Lane Resource Recovery Center - will process up to 200,000 tons of mixed waste annually, diverting 125,000 tons including 70,000 of organics through an anaerobic digester. The county will construct the building at an estimated $20,000,000, financed via bonds and tipping fees.
2. S46 – Territorial Highway Corridor Improvements - identified in the Lane County Transportation System Plan (TSP 2017), this project modernizes roadway alignment, shoulders, and stormwater facilities to improve safety and multimodal access. Estimated cost: $12,050,000.
3. S07 – Adult Corrections Facilities and Technology Upgrades - complete replacement of detention control systems, fire alarms, surveillance, and cell door integration with upgraded control panels and UPS backup. Estimated cost: $8,305,000.
Established in 1851 and named for Oregon's first territorial governor, Joseph Lane, Lane County originally spanned vast territory before its boundaries were refined over time. The region grew quickly as settlers arrived via wagon trails and the fertile Willamette Valley attracted agricultural development. Over the decades, its economy diversified from timber and farming into education, healthcare and high-value manufacturing — anchored by the city of Eugene, Oregon.
Sources: Lane County History Online – https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/county_administration/equity_access_and_inclusion/lane_county_history
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