GOMESA Application Details

1. Title of Project: Forest Cove Sewer Improvements
2. Location of Project: D'Iberville, Harrison County, MS
3. Requesting Organization: City of D'Iberville
4a. Name: Bobby Weaver
4b. Position
4c. Phone Number: 228-392-7966
4d. Fax Number
4e. Address Line 1: 10383 Auto Mall Pkwy
4e. Address Line 2: P.O. Box 6519
4e. City, State Zip: D'Iberville, MS
4f. Email: bweaver@diberville.ms.us
5. FundingRequested: $3,280,037
Awarded Amount:: $0
6. Other State or Federal Funding Sources: No
7a. Amount of Additional Funds: $0
7b. Source of Additional Funds
8. Total Project Funds Amount: $3,280,037
9. Project Description/Overview: This project includes the rehabilitation and repair of approximately 5 miles of sewer main as well as the attached services located within the sewer basin. The sewer system in the area has significantly deteriorated and is allowing large quantities of I&I to enter the system causing overflows. Approximately 3 miles of the sewer rehabilitation will be CIPP Lining. The remaining 2 miles will be complete pipe replacement. This project will also include the replacement or interior lining to the existing manholes.
10. Project Goals/Objectives: The proposed environmental objectives to be incorporated within this project, as described above, are to enhance and support the following projects objectives. • Protect the wetland marsh and the vegetative species and wildlife critical to the local ecology from damage occurring due to sewer overflows. • Prevent raw sanitary sewer backing into homes, front yards, road, etc. and creating hazards that are costly and unhealthy. • Improve water quality from a watershed that directly impacts the Gulf of Mexico.
11. Which of the following authorized uses set forth in the GOMESA Act does this project fall under?

(A) Projects and activities for the purpose of coastal protection, including conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection, and infrastructure directly affected by coastal wetlands losses: Yes: Erosion control measures will be implemented to aid in coastal restoration, hurricane protection, and loss of coastal wetlands. The replacement and lining of sewer pipe will also aid or stop the loss of foundation soils into the sewer system through infiltration.

(B) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural resources.: Yes: This project will remove keep harmful pollutants from entering surrounding soils and groundwater, which in turn would enter the adjacent wetlands and the Back Bay of Biloxi.

(C) Implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal, or conservation management plan.

(D) Mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental Shelf activities through funding of onshore infrastructure projects.

12. Project Timetable/Milestones: Topographic Surveying: In Progress Engineering Design and Permitting: 5 Months Construction: 12 Months
13. Project Timing: Short-term
14. Current status of architectural/engineering plans & specifications for this project (if applicable):: In Progress Funds Not Budgeted

15. In what way does this project meet the goals and objectives of the Department of Marine Resources, which includes enhancing, protecting and conserving the marine interest of Mississippi for present and future generations?: This project meets several goals and objectives of the Department of Marine Resources. The improvement of water quality, erosion control, and decreasing pollutant discharges into the Gulf of Mexico will enhance, protect, and conserve the marine interest for present and future generations.

16. Estimated Years To Completion: 2
17. Estimated Completion Date: 1/1/2027

Budget:

Salaries,Wages, Fringe: $0
Travel: $0
Architecture & Engineering: $520,070
Legal: $0
Consulting: $350,000
Construction: $2,757,967
Site Work: $0
Equipment: $0
Indirects: $0
Other: $0
Total: $3,628,037


Internal Project Number: 1290
Application Submission Date: 06/18/2024
Fiscal Year: 2026
Project Status
Application Status: Submitted
Meets Criteria
Internal Notes:

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