GOMESA Application Details
- Internal Project Number
- 271378
- 1. Title of Project
- Long Beach Smallcraft Harbor – West Jetty Hardening
- 2. Location of Project
- Long Beach Small Craft Harbor
- 3. Requesting Organization
- City of Long Beach
- 4a. Name
- Tim Pierce
- 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@longbeachms.gov
- 5. FundingRequested
- $2,453,900
- 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
- $2,453,900
- 9. Project Description/Overview
- The City of Long Beach proposes the West Jetty Coastal Protection Project as its top-priority application under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA). The project will construct a reinforced concrete wall system along the western jetty at Long Beach Harbor to provide stabilization, improve storm resilience, and protect harbor infrastructure from erosion and hurricane impacts. The project consists of reinforced wall sections in a staggered pattern at 150-foot intervals with overlapping joints for continuity. This layout maintains public access to both sides of the jetty while overlaps reduce wave-action vectors, much like polarized lenses diffusing glare. The configuration delivers effective protection while preserving community use of the harbor. The project directly supports GOMESA’s purpose by reducing storm damage, safeguarding public assets, and conserving the working waterfront. Located above mean high tide, it avoids wetland impacts and minimizes potential effects on fisheries resources. The total project cost is $2.45 million, covering design, permitting, environmental compliance, construction, resident project representative services, and administration. The City requests full GOMESA funding to deliver the project as a complete package. As Long Beach’s highest priority for this cycle, the West Jetty complements—but is distinct from—prior submissions such as the Northwest Bulkhead project. These improvements are urgently needed to secure the harbor’s structural integrity and protect coastal assets for decades to come.
- 10. Project Goals/Objectives
- 1.Protect Long Beach Harbor infrastructure from coastal storm surge, wave action, and long-term erosion. 2.Enhance the structural stability and resilience of the West Jetty to extend its service life. 3.Reduce hurricane and flood risks to public assets, businesses, and community facilities served by the harbor. 4.Preserve safe public access to both the east and west sides of the jetty while improving shoreline protection. 5.Avoid adverse impacts to wetlands and fisheries by confining construction above mean high tide. 6.Deliver a complete, fully funded project including design, permitting, construction, inspection, and administration. 7.Support the City’s broader coastal conservation and hazard mitigation strategy in alignment with GOMESA priorities.
- 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 qualifies as coastal protection, coastal restoration, and hurricane protection because the reinforced concrete wall system will stabilize the West Jetty at Long Beach Harbor, reducing storm surge and wave impacts that threaten harbor infrastructure. The staggered, overlapping design improves resilience while maintaining public access to both sides of the jetty. Located above mean high tide, it avoids wetlands impacts while directly addressing erosion and storm damage risks. By reinforcing critical coastal infrastructure, the project protects public assets, reduces long-term maintenance costs, and strengthens community resilience to hurricanes and coastal hazards.
- (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
- Q1 FY2026 – Secure GOMESA funding; initiate procurement for engineering and design. Q2–Q3 FY2026 – Complete engineering and survey work. Q3 FY2026 – Finalize and receive permits (CZM, USACE, and local reviews). Q4 FY2026 – Bid and award construction contract. Q1–Q2 FY2027 – Construction phase kickoff, contractor mobilization, and initial work. Q3–Q4 FY2027 – Complete construction and inspection services. Q2 FY2028 – Final inspection, project 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?
- The West Jetty Hardening project directly supports the Department of Marine Resources’ mission by enhancing, protecting, and conserving Mississippi’s marine interests. By stabilizing and reinforcing a critical section of the Long Beach Harbor western jetty, the project reduces the risk of storm surge and hurricane damage to vital coastal infrastructure, ensuring the harbor remains a safe and functional asset for present and future generations. The staggered design preserves public access to the waterfront while providing durable shoreline protection that minimizes long-term erosion and maintenance needs. Located above mean high tide, the project avoids adverse impacts to wetlands and fisheries while safeguarding the City’s working waterfront, which supports both economic activity and recreational use. In doing so, the project strengthens coastal resilience and sustains Mississippi’s marine resources for decades to come.
- 16. Estimated Years To Completion
- 3
- 17. Estimated Completion Date
- 3/31/2028
- Budget:
- Salaries,Wages, Fringe
- Travel
- Architecture & Engineering
- $267,200
- Legal
- Consulting
- Construction
- $1,987,900
- Site Work
- Equipment
- Indirects
- Other
- $198,800
- Total
- $2,453,900
- Application Submission Date
- 09/30/2025
- Fiscal Year
- 2027
- Project Status
- Application Status
- Submitted
- Meets Criteria
- Internal Notes:
- Attachments:
- https://gomesa_internal/attachments/GOMESA_1378_COMPLETE.pdf
- Hyperlink:
- Attachments