9.26.08 Update:

• On September 25, 2008, a Contractor Outreach Open House was held in Biloxi, MS
• Please click here to download the Attendees list from the 9/25/08 Contractor Outreach Open House

10.01.08 Update:

• Project Maps for the 5 counties have been added to the info page.

10.03.08 Update:

• Uploaded the (10.3.08) bid schedule.

10.15.08 Update:

• Please click here to view the Contractor Outreach Presentation Powerpoint
• Uploaded the (10.15.08) bid schedule

11.03.08 Update:

• Click here to download the (11.03.08) bid schedule (** This is subject to change**)

Please continue to check back here for more updates and downloadable information.

FAQ:

Q: What is the Gulf Region Water and Wastewater Plan?

 A: The Gulf Region Water and Wastewater Plan (Plan) is an overall plan to identify water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure needs in the six Gulf Region counties of Hancock, Harrison, George, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone. As directed by Governor Barbour, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is in charge of developing the Plan.  The Plan will identify the region’s water, wastewater and storm water needs considering existing and future growth patterns.  The infrastructure that is identified from the Plan should provide for long-term growth, recovery, and prosperity in the region. 

Q: What is the purpose of the Plan?

A: The purpose of the Gulf Region Water & Wastewater Plan is to identify infrastructure for long-term growth and recovery in the six Gulf Region counties of Hancock, Harrison, George, Jackson, Pearl River, and Stone.    

Congress has appropriated approximately $5.05 billion through HUD/CDBG to the state of Mississippi to aid in the long-term recovery of the State from Hurricane Katrina. The Governor has decided to utilize a portion of these monies to fund water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure projects.  Priority projects identified in the Plan will be eligible for these funds.

Q: What are some of the issues that the Gulf Region Water & Wastewater Plan will address?

A: Since the storm occurred, the population within the region has shifted significantly. The Plan will reflect projections on growth patterns that are expected to occur over the next five, ten and twenty years. These projections will help to identify areas where infrastructure needs could exist.

The Plan will include cost estimates for these proposed projects, as well as end-user costs, and also review alternatives that could lessen impacts to the environment.  After all proposals have been carefully studied, the Plan will prioritize the needs of the region as a whole. A regional approach can better protect the infrastructure from storm events, provide a higher level of public safety, and support economic development that will be beneficial for the entire area, regardless of political or geographic boundaries.

Q: How can I get more information on this program?

A: If you fill out the online bid interest form located here, you will be added to our email distribution list and be provided with more information concerning bids as it becomes available. That information will also be posted on this page when available.

If you have any questions which you would like to submit please contact Stephanie Flora at sflora@pearsonmgmt.com.