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Projects in Gastonia, North Carolina

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 Gastonia is $202,240,000

Description	City	State	Jobs	Cost	Program Type	Vote Ratio
Gaston Mall Redevelopment Partnership - The $37M project includes redeveloping a 185,000 square foot major retail center. Private/Public investment to construct new roadway connecting two major thoroughfares, at one of our most congested intersections.	Gastonia	NC	75	$3,100,000	Streets/Roads	-29
Pavement Maintenance/Reconstruction - A 2006 Pavement Condition Survey found that nearly 22% of the streets in the City need some level of maintenance, which includes patching, crack pouring, short overlays and plant mix resurfacing.	Gastonia	NC	55	$2,100,000	Streets/Roads	3
Highland Neighborhood Street and Streetscape Improvements - Project includes street and drainage improvements, underground electric utilities, curb and guttering and sidewalks within an inner city residential revitalization area.	Gastonia	NC	50	$1,200,000	Streets/Roads	-12
The City’s “missing link” sidewalk list targets areas where new sidewalks would add important connections within areas of high pedestrian activity. Projects are typically located near the Center City, schools, shopping areas, and neighborhoods.	Gastonia	NC	25	$750,000	Streets/Roads	-2
Paving of stone streets in economically depressed areas of Gastonia. Street paving would include Redtip, Heart, Chesser, and Edison Streets. Property owners have petitioned the City for upgrades and the City will maintain after brought up to standards.	Gastonia	NC	20	$300,000	Streets/Roads	-1
Gastonia Industrial Park Street Improvements - Paving of dirt street that would provide an interconnect between two existing industrial parks. The improvements would be within the Gastonia Industrial Park off Bessemer City Road.	Gastonia	NC	15	$250,000	Streets/Roads	-9
Update/Up-rate Existing Water Treatment Plant to 30 MGD (max) and add membrane filters. Includes demolishing some and up-rating other filters. Effluent from these filters would then be further treated using membrane technology.	Gastonia	NC	100	$75,000,000	Water	1
Regional Biosolids Dewatering/Drying Facility - Land application of Class B wastewater treatment residuals may not be sustainable long-term. A regional facility was outlined in a recent study and could be constructed at the Long Creek WWTP site.	Gastonia	NC	100	$20,000,000	Water	-4
Water/Sewer/Electrical Service to Paysour Mountain - Project provides water, sewer, and electrical service to the Paysour Mountain Technology Park for homeland security and alternate energy research. ($7.7M water, $8.5M sewer, $400,000 electrical)	Gastonia	NC	75	$16,000,000	Water	-15
Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant - Project replaces the existing pump stations in southeast Gastonia with a wastewater treatment plant to address extensive growth in this area.	Gastonia	NC	120	$13,000,000	Water	6
Water Service to Crowders Mountain - Project includes construction of water lines, a booster station, and storage tank for western pressure zone needs at Crowders Mountain State Park.	Gastonia	NC	65	$8,500,000	Water	-4
Sewer Rehabilitation Projects - Rehabilitation of existing sewer lines identified in a recent study. Projects will include rehabilitation of sewer lines and manholes to reduce infiltration and inflow into the sanitary sewer system.	Gastonia	NC	60	$6,400,000	Water	6
Long Creek WWTP Electrical System Improvements - Improvements to prevent single point failures that could result in catastrophic failure of the wastewater treatment process and subsequent damage to the environment and threat to public health.	Gastonia	NC	50	$1,500,000	Water	6
Water Treatment Plant (Downtown) Upgrades -Immediate structural and electrical upgrades to maintain current water treatment capacity.	Gastonia	NC	50	$1,300,000	Water	3
Fairview Road Water Line - Project connects the CityÂ’s premier industrial park to City water service to accommodate future development. The project would extend water lines between Technology Parkway and Fairview Drive.	Gastonia	NC	30	$550,000	Water	-2
Gastonia Multi-Modal Transportation Center - AMTRAK INFRASTRUCTURE ONLY - Including track improvements, new track, and new platform.	Gastonia	NC	50	$5,000,000	Amtrak	8
Gastonia Multi-Modal Transportation Center - (EXCLUDING Amtrak costs) Project includes facility construction and operation of Gastonia Transit, Gaston County Access, Amtrak, Greyhound, and Express Bus routes to Charlotte.	Gastonia	NC	300	$15,000,000	CDBG	2
Project BIG SPLASH - An acronym for "Bringing Investment to Gastonia in Support of a Project Linking Aquatics, Sports and Hospitality." Project includes an aquatics center, fitness facility, and quality meeting space.	Gastonia	NC	350	$10,000,000	CDBG	-32
Downtown Parking Deck - Includes construction of a 300-space parking deck in downtown Gastonia in concert with other projects in downtown, including PROJECT BIG SPLASH.	Gastonia	NC	120	$5,400,000	CDBG	-14
Rankin Lake Park Improvements - Paved trail around existing 80 acre lake, corporate picnic pavilion, piers & docks, playground, picnic shelters, new roof & façade for existing clubhouse, & lake warden station.	Gastonia	NC	45	$1,700,000	CDBG	-18
Lineberger Park Phase II - Project includes the addition of restrooms, a greenway trail extension, picnic shelter renovations, a small amphitheatre, playground, & carousel.	Gastonia	NC	50	$1,500,000	CDBG	2
South@Main Pavilion Park - Development of a downtown park/plaza to act as a focal point, attracting visitors, downtown employees and the general public to the Center City.	Gastonia	NC	40	$770,000	CDBG	-5
Highland Rail Trail, Phase III - Connects existing rail-trail to Rankin Lake Park.	Gastonia	NC	20	$700,000	CDBG	-5
Gum-Ida-Hemlock Storm System Upgrade - The project upgrades the existing stormwater management system in an economically distressed area where existing storm drain piping and drain structures are failing.	Gastonia	NC	30	$600,000	CDBG	0
Marietta Street Pedestrian Project - Located in the heart of GastoniaÂ’s central business district, enhancements include adding a 10Â’-14Â’ wide pedestrian walk on the bridge and installing decorative landscaping planters and light bollards.	Gastonia	NC	40	$560,000	CDBG	-6
Lineberger Park Pool Renovation - This project will consist of pool and bath house renovations.	Gastonia	NC	20	$500,000	CDBG	-5
Highland Rail Trail Parking Lot - Project includes construction of a parking area for the Highland Rail Trail.	Gastonia	NC	10	$60,000	CDBG	-7
Lineberger Park/Greenway Parking Lot - Project includes paving a gravel lot that provides parking for park visitors.	Gastonia	NC	15	$50,000	CDBG	-7
Northwest Gastonia Fire Station - Build Fire Station in the area due to coverage and ISO requirements for effective coverage in the area. Purchase would include property and construction costs estimated at $4.5 M.	Gastonia	NC	80	$4,500,000	Public Safety	2
Southeast Gastonia Fire Station - Build Fire Station in the area due to coverage and ISO requirements, pending further development in the area. Purchase would include property and construction costs estimated at $4.5 M.	Gastonia	NC	80	$4,500,000	Public Safety	-1
Police 800 mgh radio project - Initial infrastructure was built and paid for through UASI funding. The actual radios need to be funded to complete the project.	Gastonia	NC	10	$1,200,000	Public Safety	-2
Fiber Optic Extension to Multiple Cell Tower Sites to increase communication options for public and private sectors.	Gastonia	NC	20	$250,000	Public Safety	2

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