GOMESA Application Details
- Internal Project Number
- 271365
- 1. Title of Project
- Citywide Sewer Interceptor Assessment & Implementation Project
- 2. Location of Project
- City of Gulfport City limits
- 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
- $2,500,000
- 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
- $2,500,000
- 9. Project Description/Overview
- The City of Gulfport proposes to conduct a citywide condition assessment of its major gravity-fed trunk sewer interceptor lines. These interceptor lines are the backbone of the City’s sanitary sewer collection system, carrying large volumes of wastewater to central pumping and treatment facilities. Many of these lines were installed decades ago and are reaching the end of their service life. The project will use modern inspection technologies such as closed-circuit television (CCTV), sonar, and laser profiling to identify structural deficiencies, inflow and infiltration sources, and capacity limitations. Findings will guide a prioritized repair and rehabilitation program that complies with current federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The assessment will also produce a phase 1 implementation scope, cost estimates for future repair and upgrade projects, supporting long-term capital planning and system resilience.
- 10. Project Goals/Objectives
- Identify the current condition and structural integrity of all major gravity-fed trunk sewer interceptors across the city. • Quantify inflow and infiltration sources that increase treatment costs and cause sanitary sewer overflows. • Develop prioritized recommendations for rehabilitation, replacement, or upgrades to meet regulatory standards. • Provide cost estimates for future improvement projects to support capital budgeting and funding applications. • Enhance system reliability, reduce environmental risks, and improve public health protection. • Support economic and community growth by ensuring sewer infrastructure can meet current and future demand.
- 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: By assessing and ultimately upgrading failing sewer interceptors, the project reduces the risk of sanitary sewer overflows and untreated discharges into coastal waters, thereby protecting Gulf Coast marine and estuarine resources.
- (B) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural resources.
- Yes: Failing sewer infrastructure contributes to nutrient loading and bacterial contamination in creeks, bays, and estuaries. The project mitigates these impacts by identifying inflow and infiltration sources that contribute to sanitary sewer overflows and prioritizing corrective action.
- (C) Implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal, or conservation management plan.
- Yes: The project aligns with the Mississippi Coastal Improvements Program (MsCIP) and the City’s CMOM program, both of which stress infrastructure resilience and water quality protection as essential to long-term coastal management.
- (D) Mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental Shelf activities through funding of onshore infrastructure projects.
- Yes: By strengthening Gulfport’s sewer system, the project mitigates risks to onshore infrastructure from population and industrial pressures associated with offshore energy development and coastal economic activity.
- 12. Project Timetable/Milestones
- Upon DMR Notice to Proceed: July 2026 Bidding and award of contract: July 2026 to September 2026 Conduct Assessment and Provide Deliverables: October 2026 through July 2027 Development of design and construction documents: July 2027 through January 2028 Obtain project permits: July 2027 through January 2028 Bidding and award of contract: February 2028 to April 2028 Construction project: April 2028 through December 2028 Project Close out process: January 2029 through March 2029
- 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 project directly supports the Mississippi DMR GOMESA program goal of enhancing, protecting, and conserving the marine interests of the State for present and future generations. By assessing and improving Gulfport’s interceptor system, the City will reduce pollution risks to Mississippi Sound and surrounding estuaries, protect sensitive habitats, and ensure the resilience of critical public infrastructure. The project also promotes sustainable economic growth by supporting the reliable operation of wastewater infrastructure needed for residential, commercial, and industrial development in coastal Mississippi.
- 16. Estimated Years To Completion
- 3
- 17. Estimated Completion Date
- 3/31/2029
- Budget:
- Salaries,Wages, Fringe
- Travel
- Architecture & Engineering
- $750,000
- Legal
- Consulting
- Construction
- $1,750,000
- Site Work
- Equipment
- Indirects
- Other
- Total
- $2,500,000
- Application Submission Date
- 09/29/2025
- Fiscal Year
- 2027
- Project Status
- Application Status
- Submitted
- Meets Criteria
- Internal Notes:
- Attachments:
- https://gomesa_internal/attachments/GOMESA_1365_COMPLETE.pdf
- Hyperlink:
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