Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Capital Budget Increased By 228%

FirmoGraphs keeps its clients up to date on capital plans of interest for long-term business development. We help our customers use this information to gain a competitive advantage and improve proactive conversations with their clients. We recently processed the latest capital spending plan by Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Here are our observations. 

In the CIP covering the 2025–2029 fiscal years, Spartanburg County detailed plans to spend $688.9 million on capital programs, an increase of 228% from $209.9 million in its 2024–2028 CIP. The current CIP includes 96 project line items, compared to 82 in the prior plan. The table below breaks down the county’s planned capital spending by all key business areas from its official CIP projects.

*Numbers are Rounded

Spartanburg County’s Capital Spending Breakdown: Major Expansion in Transportation

The 2025–2029 CIP marks a historic expansion of county infrastructure investment, led by an unprecedented increase in Road Infrastructure allocations.

• Road Infrastructure – This category dominates the plan, accounting for the majority of funding. Large-scale programs such as the Countywide Asphalt Pavement Improvement Program and the SCDOT Asphalt Pavement Improvement Program represent transformational commitments to roadway quality and safety.
• Balanced Infrastructure Priorities – While road improvements receive the largest share, other categories continue to receive support, ensuring that public facilities, safety, and utilities remain aligned with community needs.
• Growth Strategy – The scale of investment reflects Spartanburg County’s role as a rapidly growing hub in South Carolina, requiring expanded and modernized infrastructure to serve both residents and industry.

Top 3 Projects by Value (2025–2029 CIP)

1. Countywide Asphalt Pavement Improvement Program – under Road Infrastructure, valued at $224.8M. The county’s largest transportation initiative, resurfacing and upgrading major corridors across Spartanburg County.

2. SCDOT Asphalt Pavement Improvement Program – under Road Infrastructure, valued at $130.5M. A partnership with the South Carolina Department of Transportation to improve regional road infrastructure.

3. Intersection Improvement Program – under Road Infrastructure, valued at $59.1M. A multi-year effort to modernize high-traffic intersections for improved safety and traffic flow.

Spartanburg County’s Capital Plan Approval Approach

Spartanburg County follows a structured CIP approval process to ensure alignment with financial capacity and community priorities:

1. Department Proposals – County agencies identify capital needs and submit project requests.
2. Administrative Review – County staff evaluate proposals for feasibility, cost, and alignment with strategic goals.
3. Public Engagement – Citizens provide input during public meetings and hearings.
4. County Council Adoption – The CIP is finalized and adopted by the Spartanburg County Council as part of the annual budget.

This process ensures that the plan is transparent, fiscally responsible, and responsive to community growth.

Source: National Association of Counties – Capital Improvement Planning (https://www.naco.org/resources/capital-improvement-planning); Spartanburg County Government – Budget & Finance

History of Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Spartanburg County, founded in 1785, is located in the northwestern part of South Carolina, known as the Upstate. The county seat, the City of Spartanburg, grew rapidly during the 19th and 20th centuries as a textile and rail hub. Today, the county is a manufacturing and logistics center, part of the booming I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte.

• Established: 1785
• Estimated Population: ~345,000 (2023)
• Key Sectors: Manufacturing, Logistics, Education, Healthcare

Source: Spartanburg County Government (https://www.spartanburgcounty.org/); South Carolina Encyclopedia (https://www.scencyclopedia.org/)

Fun Facts About Spartanburg County, South Carolina

• Spartanburg is nicknamed the “Hub City” for its historic role as a rail and transportation crossroads.
• The county is home to BMW’s only U.S. manufacturing plant, one of the largest auto production facilities in the world.
• Spartanburg hosts the annual Spring Fling Festival, attracting more than 100,000 visitors each year.

Source: OneSpartanburg, Inc. (https://www.onespartanburginc.com/); Discover Spartanburg Tourism (https://www.visitspartanburg.com/)

How FirmoGraphs Can Help 

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