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Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Charlotte 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 Charlotte area and across North Carolina - 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 Charlotte stimulus 'shovel-ready' projects that will be happening in the area. What do you think? Which of these Charlotte stimulus public works are you pleased to see starting up? Which ones are a waste? Share your views by participating in the Charlotte poll and adding your comments below!
| Program | Project Description | Funding Required | Jobs |
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| Energy | Utilities Operations Center - LEED Certification | $12,000,000 | 336 | | Energy | Fire Station #39 Photo Voltaic System | $100,000 | 3 | | Energy | Energy Efficient Lighting Replacement At Multiple City Bldgs | $200,000 | 6 | | Energy | Discovery Place Chiller | $1,000,000 | 28 | | Energy | CMU - A/C Equip. Upgrade | $1,000,000 | 28 | | Energy | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Green Roof | $300,000 | 8 | | Energy | Animal Control Green Roof | $400,000 | 12 | | Energy | AC Upgrades (Fire Stations 8 & 35; CMPD Computer Room) | $300,000 | 8 | | Streets/Roads | Thomasboro/Hoskings Neighborhood Improve. Ph 3 | $3,000,000 | 84 | | Streets/Roads | Ped. Safety/Sidewalks | $2,600,000 | 72 | | Streets/Roads | NC29/US49 Widening Ph 2 - N. Trying Street | $13,000,000 | 364 | | Streets/Roads | Little Rock Rd Realign. | $8,000,000 | 224 | | Streets/Roads | ITS Traffic Mgmt Expan. | $5,000,000 | 140 | | Streets/Roads | ITS Mgmt Optimization | $1,500,000 | 42 | | Streets/Roads | Intersection Improvements | $7,400,000 | 207 | | Streets/Roads | Fred D. Alexander Blvd (Sections B2 & C) | $22,000,000 | 616 | | Streets/Roads | Dixie River Road | $13,000,000 | 364 | | Streets/Roads | Central Ave. Improve. At Eastland Mall | $2,000,000 | 56 | | Streets/Roads | Belmont Neighborhood Improve. (Seigle Ave & Gateways) | $3,200,000 | 90 | | Transit | Transp. Center Rehab | $15,000,000 | 420 | | Transit | Park and Ride Lots | $10,000,000 | 280 | | Transit | North Corridor Rail Line Grade Crossings | $30,000,000 | 840 | | Transit | North Corridor Rail Line | $335,000,000 | 9,380 | | Transit | N. Davidson Maint. Facility | $30,000,000 | 840 | | Transit | LYNX Blue Line Enhancements | $110,000,000 | 3,080 | | Transit | Bus Purchase | $90,000,000 | 2,520 | | Water | Wilora Lake Rehab. | $1,000,000 | 28 | | Water | Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation | $4,500,000 | 126 | | Water | Wastewater Collection System Hydraulic Models | $2,000,000 | 56 | | Water | Stream Restoration | $2,000,000 | 56 | | Water | Storm Drain Repairs | $2,000,000 | 56 | | Water | Rockland Rd Culver Repl. | $1,000,000 | 28 | | Water | Reedy Creek Wastewater Collection System | $39,000,000 | 1,092 | | Water | McAlpine Wastewater Treatment Plant Filter Expansion Design | $1,600,000 | 45 | | Water | McAlpine Relief Sewer Phase 2 | $20,000,000 | 560 | | Water | Griffith Street Liftstation Upgrade | $1,600,000 | 45 | | Water | Franklin Water Plant Reservoir Expansion | $35,000,000 | 980 | | Water | Burstonwood Storm Drain. | $1,000,000 | 28 | | Water | Beatties Ford Watermain | $600,000 | 16 |
View the complete list of projects across North Carolina and the country here.
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