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Projects in Salem, Oregon

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 Salem is $125,527,310

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Full street improvement and undergrounding of utilities on Portland Rd., Phase ll. Salem OR 405 $22,500,000 Streets/Roads 15
Provide road improvements to McGhilchrist St. with turn lanes, bike lanes, signals, sidewalks, and stormwater infrastructure, which in turn will help lure businesses to this underutilized industrial area. Salem OR 337 $18,700,000 Streets/Roads 54
Road and infrastructure improvements to Gaffin and Cordon Roads including widening, drainage, curbage, gutters, signals and turn lanes. Make other infrastructure improvements necessary to serve the Salem Renewable Energy & Technology Park. Salem OR 140 $7,800,000 Streets/Roads 13
Street and sidewalk improvments on Salem Industrial Drive Extension, Anunsen St. to Hyacinth St. Salem OR 139 $7,700,000 Streets/Roads 4
South Airport Industrial Park Phase 1B, Infrastructure Improvements Salem OR 108 $6,080,000 Streets/Roads -6
South Airport Industrial Park Phase ll, Infrastructure Improvements Salem OR 83 $4,600,000 Streets/Roads -8
Union St. Railroad Bridge, Phase ll Salem OR 54 $3,000,000 Streets/Roads -18
Access and pedestrian improvements along Pringle Creek Salem OR 41 $2,292,920 Streets/Roads -18
Construction of a half street improvement to Strong Rd., SE Salem OR 34 $1,950,000 Streets/Roads -8
Pavement restoration and resurfacing of River Rd. South, Owens St. to Croisan Creek Rd. Salem OR 18 $990,000 Streets/Roads -18
Bellevue St. Re-alignment Salem OR 16 $877,390 Streets/Roads -15
Add left turn lane and signalization to Kuebler Blvd. Salem OR 14 $798,000 Streets/Roads 1
Pavement restoration and resurfacing of 25th St., State St. to Mission St. Salem OR 14 $790,000 Streets/Roads -5
Pavement restoration and resurfacing of Turner Rd. SE, Boone Rd. to SE City limits. Salem OR 13 $690,000 Streets/Roads -15
Pavement restoration and resurfacing of Hyacinth St., BNRR to Portland Rd. Salem OR 12 $680,000 Streets/Roads -7
Pavement restoration and resurfacing of Chemewa Rd., NE to Portland Rd. Salem OR 11 $590,000 Streets/Roads -12
Pavement restoration and resurfacing of Airport Rd., SE, State St. to Mission St. Salem OR 8 $470,000 Streets/Roads -6
Pavement restoration and resurfacing of Kale St. NE, Portland Rd. to 49th Ave. Salem OR 8 $440,000 Streets/Roads -17
Build a new reservoir, water mains, and related pipework to serve state and county correctional facilities, Mill Creek Corporate Center, and SE Salem residents. Salem OR 162 $9,000,000 Water 18
Satter/Hayesville Gravity Sewer Salem OR 38 $4,400,000 Water 11
Install parallel main for adequate capacity at Boone Rd. Salem OR 34 $3,500,000 Water 4
Geren Island Sand Filter Replacement Salem OR 24 $2,600,000 Water -4
Replace failing 18" watermain at Liberty St. Salem OR 17 $1,750,000 Water 21
West Marion Wastewater Collection Improvements Salem OR 18 $1,750,000 Water 13
Cordon Rd. Gravity Sewer Salem OR 18 $1,657,000 Water 6
Center St./Greenbriar Gravity Sewer Salem OR 12 $1,250,000 Water 11
Install watermain for adequate capacity at Fabry Rd. Salem OR 8 $600,000 Water 10
Reed Ln/Barnes Rd. Stormwater Conveyance System Improvements Salem OR 6 $400,000 Water 10
Stoneway Stormwater Conveyance System Improvements Salem OR 6 $300,000 Water 10
South Hanger Area improvements, includes addtional taxi lane, more hanger areas, and security fencing. Salem OR 20 $400,000 Airport -30
Replace structurally and operationally deficient operations service center for public works functions. Salem OR 320 $14,500,000 CDBG -19
Energy efficiency upgrades at all public housing sites. Salem OR 11 $1,535,000 Housing -36
Replace old deteriorated doors, including hardware and locks, with new energy efficient ones at 6 low income family sites. Salem OR 6 $320,000 Housing -54
Replace aging and leaking roof systems at 3 family sites. Salem OR 15 $240,000 Housing -40
Replace flooring in family units at 6 sites. Salem OR 6 $237,000 Housing -62
Upgrade existing playgrounds for ADA and safety compliance at 4 low income family sites. Salem OR 6 $140,000 Housing -89