GOMESA Application Details

Internal Project Number: 271358
1. Title of Project: Jones Park Sanitary Lift Station Renovation Project
2. Location of Project: 2033 E Beach Boulevard
3. Requesting Organization: City of Gulfport
4a. Name: Jeremy Harrison
4b. Position
4c. Phone Number: 228-868-5740
4d. Fax Number
4e. Address Line 1: 4050 Hewes Avenue
4e. Address Line 2
4e. City, State Zip: Gulfport, Mississippi
4f. Email: jharrison@gulfport-ms.gov
5. FundingRequested: $2,000,000
Awarded Amount:
6. Other State or Federal Funding Sources: No
7a. Amount of Additional Funds
7b. Source of Additional Funds
8. Total Project Funds Amount: $2,000,000
9. Project Description/Overview: The City of Gulfport proposes the rebuild and upgrade of the existing sewer pump station located in Jones Park, Gulfport, Mississippi. The current facility was originally installed in 2011. After more than a decade of service, the station requires full rehabilitation to ensure continued reliable operation and compliance with current local, state, and federal codes and standards. The proposed project will consist of the complete replacement and/or rebuilding of all major pump equipment, motors, controls, and associated inlet/outlet piping. The design will incorporate storm surge hardening measures given the facility’s location within a coastal surge zone. To further improve resiliency, the upgraded facility will include a protective roof structure to shield equipment from environmental exposure and extend the service life of mechanical and electrical systems. The project will address both critical infrastructure needs and community priorities by ensuring uninterrupted wastewater service, reducing environmental risk from potential pump station failure, and supporting the City’s ongoing efforts to harden coastal facilities against storm-related impacts.
10. Project Goals/Objectives: Goals The primary goal of the Jones Park Sanitary Lift Station Renovation project is to provide a resilient, reliable, and environmentally responsible wastewater facility that supports community needs while protecting Mississippi’s coastal resources. This goal will be achieved through infrastructure modernization, storm surge hardening, and compliance with current codes and standards. The project aims to: 1. Ensure uninterrupted wastewater service for residents, businesses, and visitors in the Gulfport coastal area. 2. Protect marine and coastal resources by reducing the risk of untreated wastewater discharges during storm events. 3. Increase resiliency of critical infrastructure through storm surge protection and structural improvements. 4. Enhance the safety, security, and aesthetics of the pump station site, preserving Jones Park as a valued public and recreational space. Objectives To achieve these goals, the project has the following specific objectives: - Rebuild/Replace Pumping Systems: Replace existing pumps, motors, controls, and all associated piping to restore and improve pumping reliability. - Upgrade to Current Standards: Ensure the facility is designed and rebuilt in compliance with current local, state, and federal codes and engineering best practices. - Storm Surge Hardening: Incorporate structural and equipment protections, including surge-resistant housing and elevated protective measures, to minimize vulnerability during hurricanes and tropical storms. - Install Protective Roof: Construct a roof structure over the pump equipment to reduce wear from sun, rain, and salt air exposure, thereby extending asset life. - Safeguard Coastal Ecosystems: Reduce environmental risks associated with system failure by preventing sewage overflows that would impact marine habitats, fisheries, and recreational waters.
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 project enhances coastal protection by storm surge hardening critical wastewater infrastructure, ensuring that the pump station remains operational during extreme weather events. By preventing service disruptions and sewage overflows, the project reduces the likelihood of storm-related pollution entering the Mississippi Sound, thereby safeguarding both coastal communities and natural resources

(B) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural resources.: Yes: Untreated wastewater discharges caused by pump station failure pose significant risks to marine habitats, fisheries, and recreational waters. This project mitigates those risks by upgrading pumping equipment, controls, and protective structures to modern standards. The improvements will reduce the potential for wastewater bypass events, thereby protecting fish and wildlife habitats and ensuring healthy, sustainable coastal ecosystems.

(C) Implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal, or conservation management plan.: Yes: Upgrading and storm-hardening the Jones Park pump station will prevent untreated wastewater from entering the Mississippi Sound during storm events, directly supporting federally-approved coastal and fisheries management plans that prioritize water quality and habitat protection. The improvements safeguard marine ecosystems, sustain commercial and recreational fisheries, and strengthen the environmental conditions essential to conservation and resource management efforts in the Gulf. This directly supports the goals of the Mississippi Coastal Program and regional fisheries management plans by protecting marine habitats, sustaining water quality, and preserving resources vital to commercial and recreational fisheries.

(D) Mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental Shelf activities through funding of onshore infrastructure projects.: Yes: Rebuilding the Jones Park pump station addresses the growing strain on Gulf Coast wastewater infrastructure caused by offshore energy-related population and development pressures. By replacing outdated systems with modern, surge-resistant equipment, the project ensures reliable service, reduces the risk of environmental contamination, and strengthens the resilience of coastal infrastructure directly impacted by activities associated with the Outer Continental Shelf.

12. Project Timetable/Milestones: Upon DMR Notice to Proceed: July 2026 Obtain project permits: July 2026 through January 2027 Development of design and construction documents: July 2026 through January 2027 Bidding and award of contract: February 2027 to March 2027 Construction project: April 2027 through December 2027 Project Close out process: January 2028 through March 2028
13. Project Timing: Short-term
14. Current status of architectural/engineering plans & specifications for this project (if applicable):: Other Pending Application Approval 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?: Alignment with MDR Goals and Objectives The Jones Park Sanitary Lift Station Renovation Project directly supports the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources’ (MDMR) GOMESA program goals to enhance, protect, and conserve Mississippi’s marine and coastal resources for present and future generations. The Jones Park pump station is a critical wastewater infrastructure facility located within a coastal storm surge zone. By rebuilding and upgrading the pump station with storm surge hardening and protective structural features, the City of Gulfport will reduce the risk of untreated wastewater discharges during storm events, thereby protecting water quality in the Mississippi Sound and surrounding marine ecosystems. The project’s emphasis on resiliency and environmental protection ensures alignment with statewide and regional coastal management strategies. Preventing sewer system failures during extreme weather events will safeguard local fisheries, recreational waters, and natural habitats that are essential to Mississippi’s coastal economy and quality of life. In addition, the aesthetic improvements to the pump station site will support the continued vitality of Jones Park as a community destination and coastal access point. Through these measures, the project advances GOMESA’s objectives by strengthening infrastructure that both serves the public and protects the coastal environment.

16. Estimated Years To Completion: 2
17. Estimated Completion Date: 3/31/2028

Budget:

Salaries,Wages, Fringe
Travel
Architecture & Engineering: $300,000
Legal
Consulting
Construction: $1,700,000
Site Work
Equipment
Indirects
Other
Total: $2,000,000


Application Submission Date: 09/29/2025
Fiscal Year: 2027
Project Status
Application Status: Submitted
Meets Criteria
Internal Notes:
Attachments:: https://gomesa_internal/attachments/GOMESA_1358_COMPLETE.pdf
Hyperlink:: Attachments

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