GOMESA Application Details
- Internal Project Number
- 271362
- 1. Title of Project
- Citywide Sewer Infrastructure Cast In Place Pipe Improvements Project
- 2. Location of Project
- Multiple sites located throughout the City of Gulfport.
- 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
- $3,100,000
- 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
- $3,100,000
- 9. Project Description/Overview
- The Citywide Sewer Infrastructure Cast-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Improvements Project will rehabilitate aging and deteriorating segments of the City’s sanitary sewer collection system identified in the Comprehensive Sewer Master Plan. Many of the existing sewer mains, constructed of vitrified clay and other obsolete materials, have reached or exceeded their useful life, resulting in frequent infiltration and inflow, pipe collapses, and service disruptions. The CIPP renovation method will provide a cost-effective, trenchless rehabilitation technique that structurally renews these pipelines without the need for extensive excavation, thereby minimizing impacts to the community. This project will systematically address high-priority sewer segments identified through condition assessments and system modeling, improving hydraulic capacity, reducing groundwater infiltration, and extending the service life of critical infrastructure. By restoring structural integrity and preventing further deterioration, the project will safeguard public health, protect environmental resources from untreated wastewater discharges, and enhance long-term resiliency of the sewer system. The proposed improvements directly support the City’s goal of providing reliable, sustainable wastewater services to residents and businesses while ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental standards.
- 10. Project Goals/Objectives
- The Citywide Sewer Infrastructure Cast-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Improvements Project is guided by clear goals and objectives to ensure reliable, safe, and sustainable wastewater services. Project Goals and Objectives include: • Rehabilitate aging sewer pipelines to restore structural integrity. • Reduce infiltration and inflow (I/I) to improve system efficiency and reduce overflows. • Enhance public health and environmental protection by preventing sanitary sewer overflows. • Improve system reliability and capacity to support current and future demands. • Utilize cost-effective trenchless rehabilitation methods (CIPP) to minimize disruption. • Ensure compliance with MDEQ and EPA standards. • Promote long-term sustainability and resiliency of the wastewater system.
- 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 improves the reliability of the sanitary sewer system, reducing the risk of untreated wastewater discharges into sensitive coastal waters. By preventing infiltration and inflow, the project protects downstream ecosystems, wetlands, and estuaries that are essential to coastal conservation and water quality.
- (B) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural resources.
- Yes: The rehabilitation of sewer pipelines will significantly reduce sanitary sewer overflows and related pollutants entering coastal waterways. By limiting nutrient and bacteria loading, the project protects aquatic habitats and mitigates damage to fish and wildlife resources that are vital to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
- (C) Implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal, or conservation management plan.
- Yes: The project directly supports the goals of the Mississippi Coastal Program and the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for the Gulf of Mexico by enhancing water quality, reducing pollutant discharges, and ensuring sustainable infrastructure improvements in coastal areas.
- (D) Mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental Shelf activities through funding of onshore infrastructure projects.
- Yes: OCS oil and gas activities increase population and industrial growth along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, placing added strain on municipal sewer systems. This project mitigates those impacts by upgrading critical onshore wastewater infrastructure, ensuring that the system can accommodate current and future demands without failures that would adversely affect coastal communities and resources.
- 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?
- The Citywide Sewer Infrastructure Cast-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Improvements Project directly supports the goals and objectives of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR) GOMESA program by enhancing, protecting, and conserving the State’s coastal and marine interests for present and future generations. By rehabilitating deteriorated sewer mains, the project significantly reduces the risk of sanitary sewer overflows and infiltration/inflow that contribute to pollution of coastal waters and wetlands. This improvement safeguards sensitive estuarine and marine habitats that are essential to the health of fisheries, wildlife, and recreational resources. In addition, the project promotes long-term coastal resiliency by upgrading critical onshore infrastructure that is directly impacted by growth and Outer Continental Shelf activities. These improvements not only protect environmental resources but also strengthen the community’s capacity to manage future demands and storm impacts. By advancing water quality, public health, and infrastructure sustainability, the project fulfills the DMR GOMESA program’s mission of conserving Mississippi’s marine resources while supporting the economic and social vitality of coastal communities.
- 16. Estimated Years To Completion
- 2
- 17. Estimated Completion Date
- 3/31/2028
- Budget:
- Salaries,Wages, Fringe
- Travel
- Architecture & Engineering
- $465,000
- Legal
- Consulting
- Construction
- $2,635,000
- Site Work
- Equipment
- Indirects
- Other
- Total
- $3,100,000
- Application Submission Date
- 09/29/2025
- Fiscal Year
- 2027
- Project Status
- Application Status
- Submitted
- Meets Criteria
- Internal Notes:
- Attachments:
- https://gomesa_internal/attachments/GOMESA_1362_COMPLETE.pdf
- Hyperlink:
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