GOMESA Application Details
- Internal Project Number
- 271372
- 1. Title of Project
- 2026 Harbor Bulkhead Wall Replacement and Improvements
- 2. Location of Project
- West Access Road to the West Small Craft Harbor
- 3. Requesting Organization
- City of Pass Christian
- 4a. Name
- Kenny Torgeson
- 4b. Position
- 4c. Phone Number
- 228-452-3310
- 4d. Fax Number
- 4e. Address Line 1
- 200 West Scenic Drive
- 4e. Address Line 2
- 4e. City, State Zip
- Pass Christian, Mississippi
- 4f. Email
- ktorgeson@pass-christian.ms.gov
- 5. FundingRequested
- $5,400,000
- 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
- $5,400,000
- 9. Project Description/Overview
- The City of Pass Christian intends to replace a portion of west bulkhead wall and install a new north bulkhead wall in the West Small Craft Harbor of the City of Pass Christian due to increased deterioration from both hurricane and tropical systems. The replacement portion of the west bulkhead wall will provide for increased hurricane protection for the west side of the harbor, which has been experiencing increased frequencies of storm surge impact in recent years. The installation of the new bulkhead wall across the north parking lot will also provide additional protection from storm events by eliminating the deleterious effects of the storm surges that accompany these events.
- 10. Project Goals/Objectives
- The implementation of this project is to provide hurricane mitigation measures, which will prevent continued damage to the small craft harbor roads, utilities and adjacent structures from the storm surges and wave action that accompany tropical systems. The new wall will include a concrete cap, which will minimize the possibility of any detrimental effects caused by infiltration of surge water behind the wall resulting in undermining the road, sidewalk and adjacent utilities. The objective of this project is to provide mitigation measures to reduce, if not eliminate, the harmful effects of storm surges on the City assets within the small craft harbor.
- 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 will serve to mitigate the damaging effects of storm surges by reinforcing the existing bulkhead wall and constructing a new wall with concrete cap and slope paving to further stabilize the surrounding road base, utilities, etc.
- (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.
- 12. Project Timetable/Milestones
- 0-6 Months - Design 6-9 months - Advertise and award the project 9 months -18 months - Construction of the project
- 13. Project Timing
- Short-term
- 14. Current status of architectural/engineering plans & specifications for this project (if applicable):
- Other Planning 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?
- By eliminating potential sources of contamination to adjacent surface waters and coastal environments, this will aid in protecting marine resources and the public health from contaminants.
- 16. Estimated Years To Completion
- 2
- 17. Estimated Completion Date
- 7/31/2027
- Budget:
- Salaries,Wages, Fringe
- Travel
- Architecture & Engineering
- $900,000
- Legal
- Consulting
- Construction
- $4,500,000
- Site Work
- Equipment
- Indirects
- Other
- Total
- $5,400,000
- Application Submission Date
- 09/30/2025
- Fiscal Year
- 2027
- Project Status
- Application Status
- Submitted
- Meets Criteria
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