GOMESA Application Details
- Internal Project Number
- 1183
- 1. Title of Project
- Beach Park Pier Improvements
- 2. Location of Project
- 600 City Park Street, Pascagoula, Jackson County MS
- 3. Requesting Organization
- City of Pascagoula
- 4a. Name
- Aleta Raley
- 4b. Position
- 4c. Phone Number
- 228-938-2351
- 4d. Fax Number
- 4e. Address Line 1
- P.O. Drawer 908
- 4e. Address Line 2
- 4e. City, State Zip
- Pascagoula, MS 39568
- 4f. Email
- araley@cityofpascagoula.com
- 5. FundingRequested
- $400,000
- 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
- $400,000
- 9. Project Description/Overview
- The City of Pascagoula is requesting GOMESA funds totaling $400,000 for safety improvements to the Beach Park Pier. This project involves the replacement of the existing deteriorated wood decking and handrails that have become unsafe due to storm surges and other weather conditions. Beach Park Pier and the Beachfront Promenade are among the most popular areas in our City, and is used daily by locals and tourists for fishing, exercise, picnicking or just to relax and enjoy the Gulf. The pier was heavily damaged in Katrina and rebuilt in 2008. The existing wood decking will be replaced with grated decking that will support conservation efforts to aquatic plants and sea grasses by minimizing light barriers underneath the pier, allowing sunlight to transmit and support continued growth. The decking material is water resistant and is able to withstand harsh marine weather conditions and storm surges. The replacement of deteriorated decking on the pier and transition ramps, along with new handrails will provide major safety improvements for public access to the waterfront. The new grated decking will decrease the risk of storm damage, reduce maintenance, and provide added durability. These improvements support the goals of GOMESA funds through infrastructure protection and continued implementation of the City of Pascagoula Strategic Plan.
- 10. Project Goals/Objectives
- The goal of this project is to provide safety improvements for public access to the Beach Park Pier and to provide infrastructure improvements that are supportive of mitigation of storm damage and will add value to the area by providing quality of life benefits to Pascagoula residents and visitors. The objectives of the project include replacing deteriorated wood decking with decking made from water resistant, marine grade material and providing upgraded handrails and benches.
- 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: The repair of damaged piers will greatly improve resiliency against storm damage and surge, and continue to develop infrastructure that is supportive of multiple uses, adding value to the area and providing quality of life benefits to Pascagoula residents and visitors.
- (B) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural resources.
- Yes: The new grated decking material will support conservation efforts to aquatic plants and sea grasses by minimizing light barriers underneath the pier, allowing sunlight to transmit and support continued growth.
- (C) Implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal, or conservation management plan.
- Yes: Pascagoula Strategic Plan
- (D) Mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental Shelf activities through funding of onshore infrastructure projects.
- Yes: The replacement of deteriorated wood decking and handrails with marine grade decking material will provide infrastructure improvements that will support the mitigation of storm damage and will add value to the area. The safety improvements will encourage public access, ensuring continued interest in marine and environmental conservation for present and future generations.
- 12. Project Timetable/Milestones
- The estimated completion time for this project is approximately 15 months. Design and Inspection - 2 months Procurement - 2 months Construction/Repairs and Closeout - 11 months
- 13. Project Timing
- Short-term
- 14. Current status of architectural/engineering plans & specifications for this project (if applicable):
- Other pending grant funds 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?
- The replacement of deteriorated decking on the pier and transition ramps, along with new handrails will provide major safety improvements for public access to the pier, ensuring continued use by locals and visitors for recreational fishing and site seeing. The new grated decking will decrease the risk of storm damage, reduce maintenance, and provide added durability. These improvements support the goals of GOMESA funds through infrastructure protection and continued implementation of the City of Pascagoula Strategic Plan.
- 16. Estimated Years To Completion
- 2
- 17. Estimated Completion Date
- 1/1/2025
- Budget:
- Salaries,Wages, Fringe
- $0
- Travel
- $0
- Architecture & Engineering
- $100,000
- Legal
- $0
- Consulting
- $0
- Construction
- $300,000
- Site Work
- $0
- Equipment
- $0
- Indirects
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Total
- $400,000
- Application Submission Date
- 07/06/2023
- Fiscal Year
- 2025
- Project Status
- Not Awarded
- Application Status
- Accepted
- Meets Criteria
- Yes
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