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Projects in Salinas, Puerto Rico

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 Salinas is $167,700,000

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Construction of water and wastewater infrastructure to control overflow and flooding in 2 rural communities providing services for 1,500 households and 175 small businesses. Channelization of creeks which flow within the communities. Salinas PR 150 $22,000,000 Water 7
Flood control project in Rio Nigua to eliminate recurrent flooding ocurring due to hurricane and tropical systems heavy rains. For the past 20 years 5 hurricane and tropical systems have affected the jurisdiction producing more than $150,000,000 in econom Salinas PR 200 $20,000,000 Water 13
Rehabilitation of housing structures and infrastructures in the Aguirre historic zone district. Construction of facilities to develop fishing industry. Buildings rehab will provide commercial space creating new jobs for the area. This community encompasse Salinas PR 150 $20,000,000 CDBG 7
Creation of a revolving fund to finance small businesses, construction of low income housing projects (housing units for sale), and rehabilitation of housing and commercial structures. Salinas PR 200 $15,000,000 CDBG -4
Construction of a 124 units housing for the elderly project. Project will be developed in City land located in the urban area across the City Hall. It will serve a population ranging from 124 to 248 individuals. Bringing new residents to downtown district Salinas PR 100 $12,000,000 CDBG -6
Rehabilitation of school building and construction of new structures to develop a fine arts special public school. Project will serve local k-12 population. Salinas PR 175 $7,000,000 CDBG 5
Construction and rehabilitation of roads, streets, sidewalks and streets intersection in PR 701. Construction and rehab of water and wastewater sewer system. Rehabilitation of power and communications systems. Installation of photvoltaic luminaries. Proje Salinas PR 100 $6,700,000 CDBG 4
Construction of 2 new community service centers facilities to assist a total population of 31,900 residents. Salinas PR 150 $2,000,000 CDBG 4
Development of a methane power generation in local landfill. The City would enter in a joint venture with private firm operating the landfill to develop the methane plant. Salinas PR 100 $20,000,000 Energy 6
Develop a wind turbine field to provide energy to underserved low income community. Project will benefit underserved 300 households. Salinas PR 100 $15,000,000 Energy 4
Installation of solar powered luminaries in the urban area and 4 rural communities serving 5,700 households and businesses. Salinas PR 150 $15,000,000 Energy 2
Installation of solar panels for the production of electricity in the City's public buildings, and modernization of the energy distribution system in the urban area. Salinas PR 100 $7,000,000 Energy 5
Installation of computer and communication systems in local police vehicles and headquarters in order to hook local police with state and Federal safety agencies. Acquisiton of new vehicles and installation of video systems to expand service area. Recruit Salinas PR 100 $6,000,000 Public Safety 6