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Projects in Petal, Mississippi

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects for which this city submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not.

The total cost of all the projects submitted by Petal is $6,755,000

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Hwy 42 @ Cameron Road Drainage- Petal has sought funding through FHWA because during Hurricane Gustav Petal experienced flooding which has jeopardize the roadbed on this federal route. This project replaces existing undersized culverts Petal MS 35 $485,000 Streets/Roads 3
Highland Circle Drainage- The project consists of the installation of various size corrugated plastic pipe, reinforced concrete pipe, and yard inlets. This project is designed to eliminate severe drainage problems that have resulted in erosion and sedime Petal MS 35 $475,000 Streets/Roads 3
8th Ave Curb and Gutter- This project involves replacing a watermain, stormwater collection system, curb and gutter, and widening the roadway. Petal MS 30 $370,000 Streets/Roads -6
Tyner Drive Extension- This project is currently on hold due to the econamic downturn. The purpose of this project is to provide an access road to Lowes of Petal. The development of the new Lowes store in Petal represents a significant investment Petal MS 45 $305,000 Streets/Roads -5
Cochran and 7th Street Drainage- This project consists of installation of roughly 900’ of 29”x18” reinforced concrete pipe to replace an undersized pipe and increase capabilities to relieve stormwater through an existing ditch. Petal MS 15 $165,000 Streets/Roads 2
Herrington Road Signal- The City opened bids on 9-10-07 and the project was never awarded due to lack of funds. This project was to help traffic movements and safety for the new school. Petal MS 15 $85,000 Streets/Roads 10
Sewer Rehabilitation- There is still roughly 35,000 linear feet of concrete lines in the City of Petal that were not rehabilitated in the last CIPP project. The City bid this work in conjunction with the awarded project as an alternate but was unable to f Petal MS 35 $1,000,000 Water 5
Sunrise Road Sewer Extension- This project consists of the installation of one (1) lift station and 2,500 L.F. of gravity sewer. This project will serve the Sunrise Road area and accept wastewater from Pecan Lakes Utilities which is currently being discha Petal MS 25 $980,000 Water 2
Autumn Ridge Sewer Expansion- This project provides sewer service for the Autumn Ridge subdivision that was annexed by the City of Petal approximately six years ago. Petal MS 25 $890,000 Water 0
Hwy 11 Sewer Expansion- This project provides sewer service for the newly annexed areas along Highway 11. Petal MS 25 $690,000 Water 1
Lift Station Rehabilitation- This project is designed and approved by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. This project will rehabilitate 5 different lift stations acquired by the purchase of Camco Utilities. Petal MS 20 $560,000 Water 1
Water Plant "C" Aeration- This project consists of the installation of an aerator with appurtenances to remove contaminates from the drinking water. Petal MS 25 $400,000 Water 2
Highway 11 Watermain- This project provides fire lines for the annexed area along Highway 11. Petal MS 20 $350,000 Water 1