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Projects in Pocatello, Idaho

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 Pocatello is $52,184,000

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Highway overlay project. Twenty-seven miles of county roadways rate as poor or very poor and require overlay maintenance Pocatello ID 20 $5,400,000 Streets/Roads 13
Custer Street bridge replacement project. Replace a 40 foot span, 2-lane bridge over the Portneuf River that has outlived its useful life Pocatello ID 20 $600,000 Streets/Roads 7
Gathe Rd & Intersection Realignment - safer for vehicles/pedestrians Pocatello ID 20 $600,000 Streets/Roads -8
Gould St Overpass Bridge - repair & seal bridge & replace approach pavement Pocatello ID 20 $550,000 Streets/Roads -2
2 1/2 Mile Bridge replacement project. This bridge is in poor condition and is a traffic and safety hazard Pocatello ID 12 $288,000 Streets/Roads 10
Northwest Sewer Interceptor Project. Provide sewer service for a large and growing geography in the city's impact area. The large number of septic systems currently in use are a threat to the ground water in this area Pocatello ID 200 $22,000,000 Water 11
Landfill Gas Collection System. To avoid EPA emission standards, the landfill must construct a landfill gas collection system. This system can also create a renewable energy source Pocatello ID 4 $4,500,000 Water 7
Johnny Creek water line and Spaulding Booster Station rebuild. Necessary for pressure zone and water delivery integrity for both a source of safe drinking water and fire protection Pocatello ID 15 $750,000 Water -5
Oak and Harrison sanitary sewer rehabilitation. These sewers have aged well beyond effective life and need to be replaced/rehabiliated. Failure of these systems threaten groundwater and nearby businesses and residences Pocatello ID 15 $650,000 Water 2
Complete air terminal expansion to improve functionality & customer service Pocatello ID 20 $2,500,000 Airport -12
Gateway West Industrial complex; refurbish internal rail lines to support growing alternative energy industries. Pocatello ID 15 $1,000,000 CDBG -10
Joint ISU/City accelerator research facility upgrade and rent assistance Pocatello ID 20 $920,000 CDBG -12
Replace heating & cooling system, including controls in Marshall Library Pocatello ID 4 $150,000 Energy -7
Upgrade & improve insulation of Marshall Library to achieve energy savings Pocatello ID 6 $75,000 Energy 4
Retrofit lighting in Marshall Library to achieve energy efficiency Pocatello ID 4 $20,000 Energy -5
Modernization/replacement of section 236 housing for low income families Pocatello ID 35 $2,000,000 Housing -9
Expand the Six-County Juvenile Detention Center. Current facility is at or over capacity on a frequent basis and lacks treatment programs Pocatello ID 6 $2,000,000 Public Safety 46
Modernize each classroom with first-class Instructional technology Pocatello ID 10 $4,500,000 Schools -3
HVAC Modernization-old Jefferson School Pocatello ID 60 $1,600,000 Schools 0
Window Replacement-Irving Middle School Pocatello ID 5 $360,000 Schools 1
Roof Replacement-Highland High School Pocatello ID 10 $170,000 Schools 4
Entry Door Replacement-various schools Pocatello ID 5 $162,000 Schools -4
Remaining funds to replace obsolete transit shop facility Pocatello ID 30 $1,389,000 Transit -14