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: Establish dependable electrical infrastructure
Implementation Strategy Align utility stakeholders to create a statewide electrical infrastructure plan that facilitates and prioritizes future development. Measurable Outcome Alignment with electrical infrastructure goals will set the stage for a more robust and efficient system. Implementation Strategy Expand and invest into smart grid energy management and other technology. Measurable Outcome Safer, reliable, and more robust electrical infrastructure will bring efficiencies to maintain and minimize outages and attract new business and industry. Implementation Strategy Increase transmission lines and generation stations in areas targeted for development. Strategically replace existing overhead lines with underground lines to protect from severe weather. Measurable Outcome Additional electrical infrastructure will be more resistant to outages and reduce time to maintain and repair the system.
Timeline: Immediate Difficulty: Moderate Infrastructure Affected
Timeline: Future Difficulty: Challenging Infrastructure Affected
Timeline: Future Difficulty: Moderate Infrastructure Affected
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South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development
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