GOMESA Application Details
- Internal Project Number
- 271383
- 1. Title of Project
- Port Bienville Sewer Improvements
- 2. Location of Project
- Near Pearlington off of Hwy 90, Hancock County at Port Bienville
- 3. Requesting Organization
- Hancock County Water & Sewer District
- 4a. Name
- Farron Hoda
- 4b. Position
- 4c. Phone Number
- (228) 467-6208
- 4d. Fax Number
- 4e. Address Line 1
- 7040 Stennis Airport Road
- 4e. Address Line 2
- 4e. City, State Zip
- Kiln, MS
- 4f. Email
- tammy@hcwatersewer.com
- 5. FundingRequested
- $2,600,000
- 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
- $2,600,000
- 9. Project Description/Overview
- Hancock County Water & Sewer District is proposing sewer improvements in Port Bienville due to an aging system. This project will include the inspection, assessment, and rehabilitation of the gravity sewer mains, manholes, and pump stations. Maintaining the sewer system is crucial to prevent overflow into the ground and surrounding drainage systems.
- 10. Project Goals/Objectives
- Ensuring a safe and efficient wastewater collection system for the county through regular maintenance of the sewer system. Protecting the groundwater from contamination and preventing overflow into the county's drainage 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: Maintenance of the county's sewer will prevent potential contamination of groundwater from wastewater overflow from the system to the surrounding drainage system.
- (B) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural resources.
- Yes: Protecting the groundwater mitigates the loss of fish, wildlife, and 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
- 1. Design and Planning - 3 months 2. Construction - 6 months 3. Closeout - 1 month
- 13. Project Timing
- Short-term
- 14. Current status of architectural/engineering plans & specifications for this project (if applicable):
- In Progress 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?
- Maintenance of the county's sewer system is imperative to ensure the prevention of overflow from the system to the ground. Prevention of this overflow protects the ground water from contamination and prevents local flooding of the surrounding drainage system.
- 16. Estimated Years To Completion
- 1
- 17. Estimated Completion Date
- 12/31/2027
- Budget:
- Salaries,Wages, Fringe
- Travel
- Architecture & Engineering
- $260,000
- Legal
- Consulting
- Construction
- $2,340,000
- Site Work
- Equipment
- Indirects
- Other
- Total
- $2,600,000
- Application Submission Date
- 01/14/2026
- Fiscal Year
- 2027
- Project Status
- Application Status
- Submitted
- Meets Criteria
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