GOMESA Application Details
- Internal Project Number
- 271333
- 1. Title of Project
- Long Beach Smallcraft Harbor – Northwestern Bulkhead
- 2. Location of Project
- Long Beach Small Craft Harbor
- 3. Requesting Organization
- City of Long Beach
- 4a. Name
- George Bass
- 4b. Position
- 4c. Phone Number
- 228-863-1556
- 4d. Fax Number
- 4e. Address Line 1
- PO Box 929
- 4e. Address Line 2
- 4e. City, State Zip
- Long Beach, Mississippi
- 4f. Email
- mayor@cityoflongbeachms.com
- 5. FundingRequested
- $2,500,000
- Awarded Amount:
- 6. Other State or Federal Funding Sources
- Yes
- 7a. Amount of Additional Funds
- $500,000
- 7b. Source of Additional Funds
- Tidelands
- 8. Total Project Funds Amount
- $3,000,000
- 9. Project Description/Overview
- The City of Long Beach proposes the construction of approximately 250 linear feet of engineered bulkhead along the northwestern shoreline of Long Beach Harbor. This work represents the first phase of implementation under the City’s Harbor Master Plan and is estimated to cost $2.5 million. The project is intended to address ongoing shoreline erosion, protect upland infrastructure, and support long-term coastal resilience. The bulkhead will be designed as a multi-functional structure that also serves as a walkable pier, with capacity for future use as a mooring pier for small vessels. This dual-purpose design enhances both the protective and public access value of the harbor’s edge, providing structural defense against storm surge and tidal action while improving access to the water for recreational and operational purposes. The project area lies within the tidally influenced zone and aligns with key priorities of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA), including coastal protection, infrastructure preservation, and mitigation of impacts associated with coastal wetland loss. The work will be coordinated with future phases of harbor development and is consistent with local and regional coastal resilience goals.
- 10. Project Goals/Objectives
- Goal 1: Stabilize and protect the northwestern shoreline of Long Beach Harbor Objective 1.1: Construct 250 linear feet of engineered bulkhead to halt erosion and protect public infrastructure. Objective 1.2: Reduce sedimentation and shoreline loss from tidal and storm-driven forces. Goal 2: Enhance coastal resilience and infrastructure durability Objective 2.1: Design for long-term performance under sea-level rise and storm surge conditions. Objective 2.2: Use resilient materials and structural systems to extend asset life. Goal 3: Improve public access and functional harbor use Objective 3.1: Incorporate walkable decking for public shoreline access. Objective 3.2: Enable future use as a mooring pier for small vessels. Goal 4: Advance GOMESA-aligned coastal infrastructure investment Objective 4.1: Mitigate impacts of wetland loss by protecting harbor-side infrastructure.
- 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: This project addresses ongoing shoreline erosion and coastal infrastructure vulnerability along the northwestern perimeter of Long Beach Harbor. The bulkhead will stabilize the shoreline, protect adjacent upland infrastructure, and reduce sedimentation and storm surge impacts. These impacts have worsened over time due to regional coastal wetland loss and shoreline retreat. By restoring a stable, engineered edge to the harbor, the project contributes directly to coastal protection and infrastructure resiliency.
- (B) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural resources.
- (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.
- Yes: The harbor is part of a working waterfront system that has experienced environmental and economic effects linked to offshore oil and gas activity. This project mitigates those impacts by enhancing the structural integrity of onshore infrastructure that supports public access, recreational boating, and storm response. The walkable pier and mooring functionality will extend service life and usability of harbor assets while offsetting risks intensified by coastal use patterns linked to OCS activity.
- 12. Project Timetable/Milestones
- Q1 FY2026 – Secure GOMESA funding; initiate procurement for engineering and design. Q2–Q3 FY2026 – Complete engineering, survey, and permitting tasks (including CZM, USACE, and local reviews). Q4 FY2026 – Q1 FY2027 – Bid and award construction contract. Q2–Q4 FY2027 – Construction phase for bulkhead and walkable pier. Q1 FY2028 – Final inspection, closeout documentation, and reporting.
- 13. Project Timing
- Short-term
- 14. Current status of architectural/engineering plans & specifications for this project (if applicable):
- Other Pre Design phase 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 supports the DMR’s mission to enhance, protect, and conserve Mississippi’s marine resources by stabilizing a deteriorating shoreline within a public harbor, preventing further habitat loss, and protecting marine-related infrastructure. The bulkhead will mitigate erosion, reduce sedimentation, and ensure continued safe use of Long Beach Harbor for recreational and operational purposes. The walkable pier component also supports public access and long-term stewardship of coastal resources for future generations.
- 16. Estimated Years To Completion
- 3
- 17. Estimated Completion Date
- 3/1/2028
- Budget:
- Salaries,Wages, Fringe
- Travel
- Architecture & Engineering
- $455,000
- Legal
- Consulting
- Construction
- $2,545,000
- Site Work
- Equipment
- Indirects
- Other
- Total
- $3,000,000
- Application Submission Date
- 06/30/2025
- Fiscal Year
- 2027
- Project Status
- Application Status
- Submitted
- Meets Criteria
- Internal Notes:
- Attachments:
- https://gomesa_internal/attachments/GOMESA_1333_COMPLETE.pdf
- Hyperlink:
- Attachments