02 Statewide Economic Development Infrastructure Plan

PRIORITY ACTIONS

Infrastructure Types

Each table identifies a goal with a common theme, along with specific implementation strategies, measurable outcomes, and the intended focus areas that make up the goal. Each implementation strategy and measurable outcome provides a general timeline and difficulty level. Regardless of the anticipated timeline or difficulty, each strategy provides part of the vision for the future of South Dakota, and should be referenced to start a conversation toward the end goal. Together, GOED planning districts and stakeholders will collaborate to select goals and implementation strategies to address in their communities.

Electric

Natural Gas

Roads

Rail

Planning Themes

Water Rights

Advance Economic Development Build Resource Independence + Alternatives

Cultivate Resilient Communities

Drinking Water

Water Quality

Improve Quality of Place

Broadband

Goal 1: Develop a statewide water development plan

Implementation Strategy Develop a 50 to 100 year plan for water sources in South Dakota. Monitor progress and utilize reporting to stay ahead of water shortages, emerging contaminants and technologies, large scale projects, and evaluate how to provide water for opportunities that benefit South Dakota’s economy. Measurable Outcome A report that is reference by SD DANR, GOED, and other State agencies to evaluate projects based on future water goals and needs.

Timeline: Emerging Difficulty: Challenging Infrastructure Affected:

100 | Water Rights

South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Powered by