RESTORE Projects - City of Pascagoula

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Relevance to RESTORE Committee Goals: Converting a pipe culvert drainage system to a natural bayou drainage‐way will provide Restoration benefits through free tidal flow of gulf waters to naturally occurring bayous in the City. Water quality, natural habitat and ecological biodiversity will all be increased in the area. As a result, with the inclusion of a greenway, Tourism will also increase, as this site will connect several other project areas to provide walking and biking tours of the south part of Pascagoula. Since the quality of life for this area will improve, our Economic Development goals will be enhanced through this effort as well. Related Ongoing Work and Funding: The photo to the left shows several ongoing, completed, or planned projects in the immediate area. The Magnolia Street Birding Pier (top) is currently under construction, funded with CIAP and Tidelands funds. The Historic Pathway project, funded with MDOT TE monies, is complete, as is the Pascagoula Bike Path. Pascagoula was recently recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists due to this effort. The bottom of the picture shows the proximity to the East Bank Development, Inner Harbor, Point Park and Beach Promenade projects. MDOT, CIAP and Tidelands funds are already allocated for some of this work, and design is underway for some. The blue line on the picture to the right shows where the open channel would be constructed, and how it connects the other projects discussed. Preliminary Project Costs: Demolition and Removals: $750,000 Fill, Grading, and Plants: $150,000 Ingalls Ave extension/culvert: $650,000 Pedestrian Bridges: $150,000 Design and Inspection: $187,000 Total Estimated Cost: $1,887,000
COMMUNITY VISION (Project 2): Restore the vitality of Riverfront access for the public through acquisition and development of property that has historically been industrial or vacant. By removing existing blight along the river, and providing access to developers and the public, the City will provide opportunity for sustainable job creation while improving the quality of life for residents and tourists to our area. FLETCHAS ACQUISITION: Approximately 16 acres along the north part of the Pascagoula riverbank is currently owned by the Fletchas family, and is generally in a state of disrepair. It has been used in the past as a shipyard and as a result, there is an industrial feel to the site, with heavy equipment, ships, and piers in various states of repair. This project would acquire the property and clean it of any environmental concerns and debris. Once the property is cleaned, the City would work with the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority (PRA) to attract private developers to the site. PROJECT FRAMEWORK: The City has been actively working to revitalize the east riverbank of the Pascagoula River since Hurricane Katrina. Several projects have been completed or are underway to improve use, access, value, and appearance of the river. This project will fit well with that overall goal. 2E Fletchas Acquisition
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RESTORE Projects - City of Pascagoula

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