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Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Boston area
category:Government and Politics
posted:February 28th, 2009
They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due to budget issues, but with the new government stimulus plan, they're about to get the green light.
You're going to see lots going on around the Boston area and across Massachusetts - from road repair, airport and transit upgrades to school refurbishment, the "greening" of local communities and new technology. There are nearly 19,000 of these stimulus projects ready to ramp up nationwide, estimated to generate over 1,600,000 new jobs for 2009 and 2010.
We've compiled a list of the Boston stimulus 'shovel-ready' projects that will be happening in the area. What do you think? Which of these Boston stimulus public works are you pleased to see starting up? Which ones are a waste? Share your views by participating in the Boston poll and adding your comments below!
| Program | Project Description | Funding Required | Jobs |
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| CDBG | Waterproofing, HVAC, window repair at municipal annex | $1,500,000 | 12 | | CDBG | Slab Shoring and sealing at 8 fire stations | $2,000,000 | 16 | | CDBG | Roof replacement at four branch libraries | $3,350,000 | 25 | | CDBG | Repair and stabilize seawall at the Boston Fire Department's Training Facility on Moon Island | $1,340,000 | 10 | | CDBG | Repair and renovate the animal shelter | $365,000 | N/A | | CDBG | Renovate and upgrade facilities at two Community Centers | $2,500,000 | 20 | | CDBG | Quincy Street-Blue Hill Ave--Development of Parcels to Support Blue Hill Ave. Business District | $425,000 | N/A | | CDBG | Newmarket Square Industrial District-Infrastructure Improvements | $1,800,000 | 45 | | CDBG | Masonry repairs at the Vine Street and Paris Street Centers | $1,100,000 | 10 | | CDBG | Masonry repairs at Engine 41 | $500,000 | 4 | | CDBG | Great Hall at Codman Square: masonry and accessibility improvements | $870,000 | 6 | | CDBG | East Boston Stadium improvements | $6,000,000 | 48 | | CDBG | Curley Community Center Roof Replacement | $2,500,000 | 20 | | CDBG | Charlestown Navy Yard Pier 4 improvements | $1,550,000 | 19 | | CDBG | Brownfields Sites- Lewis Chemical and B-Street Extension | $3,000,000 | 25 | | CDBG | Brighton Branch Library Renovation | $5,500,000 | 45 | | CDBG | Boston Marine Industrial Park-Razing of 6 Tide Street | $1,600,000 | 25 | | CDBG | Boston Marine Industrial Park Phase 1 - Rail improvements | $1,745,000 | 25 | | CDBG | Boston Marine Industrial Park- Access Road Industrial Improvements | $4,600,000 | 85 | | CDBG | 329-331 West Broadway-2,300 square feet Commercial Space | $200,000 | N/A | | Energy | Residential Energy Efficiency Program (Low and Moderate Income) | $6,000,000 | 40 | | Energy | City of Boston Renewable Energy Installations | $4,450,000 | 25 | | Energy | Boston Integrated Energy Management Plan Implementation | $8,000,000 | 40 | | Housing | Boston Housing Capital Project Acceleration for Family and Elderly Housing | $28,000,000 | 280 | | Public Safety | Shotspotter Expansion | $241,500 | N/A | | Schools | Window replacements at various schools | $2,900,000 | 20 | | Schools | Upgrade or replace Fire Systems at various schools | $3,000,000 | 24 | | Schools | Upgrade or repair HVAC at various schools | $4,000,000 | 32 | | Schools | Technology Goes Home expansion to 2000 families | $2,000,000 | N/A | | Schools | Roof Replacements at various schools | $5,000,000 | 40 | | Schools | Middle School renovation | $5,000,000 | 40 | | Schools | Exterior and masonry repairs at various schools | $6,000,000 | 48 | | Schools | Electrical Upgrades at 3 schools | $1,700,000 | 12 | | Schools | Accessibility Projects | $2,000,000 | 16 | | Streets/Roads | Sidewalk Reconstruction and Pedestrian Ramps | $30,000,000 | 240 | | Streets/Roads | Roadway Reconstruction in priority areas | $15,000,000 | 120 | | Streets/Roads | Broad Street | $4,500,000 | 50 | | Streets/Roads | Bike Lanes Network Expansion | $3,200,000 | 24 | | Streets/Roads | American Legion Highway Bridge | $7,000,000 | 56 | | Transit | Traffic Management Technology Improvements | $3,000,000 | N/A |
View the complete list of projects across Massachusetts and the country here.
For more information about what's going on around Boston, MA we invite you to tour the site and participate by adding your organization's community news and announcements.
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