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Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Knoxville 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 Knoxville area and across Tennessee - 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 Knoxville stimulus 'shovel-ready' projects that will be happening in the area. What do you think? Which of these Knoxville stimulus public works are you pleased to see starting up? Which ones are a waste? Share your views by participating in the Knoxville poll and adding your comments below!
| Program | Project Description | Funding Required | Jobs |
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| Streets/Roads | WESTLAND DRIVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT: Replace narrow bridge under Westland Drive and channel improvements upstream to alleviate roadway flooding. | $880,000 | 25 | | Streets/Roads | VESTAL BUSINESS DISTRICT INFRASTRUCTURE: Construction of public plaza, greenway, sidewalks, and curbs; creek and stormwater improvements; relocation of Chappell Road. | $1,600,000 | 55 | | Streets/Roads | VALLEY VIEW REALIGNMENT PROJECT: Relocate roadway to intersect Washington Pike at Centerline Drive. | $1,600,000 | 35 | | Streets/Roads | TRANSFER STATION WATER QUALITY UNIT: Install drainage devices at solid waste transfer station to address illicit discharge into storm drainage system. | $25,000 | 14 | | Streets/Roads | TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES CITYWIDE: Upgrade existing traffic signals, school flashers, and pedestrian signals throughout the City. | $1,600,000 | 21 | | Streets/Roads | SUTHERLAND AVE: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron/Galvanized Main (12,000 lf). | $1,250,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | SOUTH WATERFRONT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: Land purchases and construction of a new park, streets, and utilities to revitalize former industrial waterfront area. | $18,000,000 | 85 | | Streets/Roads | SOUTH HILLS DRIVE AREA: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (14,000 lf). | $1,400,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | SIGNAL RETIMING/RENOVATION CITYWIDE: Retime and rephase signals along arterials throughout the City. | $500,000 | 24 | | Streets/Roads | SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT CITYWIDE: Replace 260,000 square feet of deteriorated sidewalks throughout the City. | $1,100,000 | 38 | | Streets/Roads | SCHUBERT ROAD AREA: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (6,000 lf). | $350,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | RIVERSIDE DRIVE: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron (2,200 lf). | $800,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | RIFLE RANGE ROAD: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (5,200 lf). | $520,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | RESURFACING CITYWIDE: Resurface 100 miles of asphalt roadway throughout the City. | $12,000,000 | 29 | | Streets/Roads | RAMBLING ACRES: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (8,500 lf). | $550,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | PAVEMENT MARKING MAINTENANCE CITYWIDE: Restripe all currently striped roadways throughout the City. | $500,000 | 9 | | Streets/Roads | OLD DANDRIDGE PIKE: KUB Water Project - Increase Capacity (5,200 lf). | $468,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | NORTHSHORE - PHASE I: KUB Water Project - Increase Capacity (6,500 lf). | $1,000,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | MARY JAMES PARK RESTORATION: Reshape existing alignment of Baker Creek to a more natural state thus improving water quality by decreasing erosion and introducing vegetation. | $50,000 | 14 | | Streets/Roads | LONSDALE AREA: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron/Galvanized Main (18,000 lf). | $1,650,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | HOLSTON DRIVE: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron/Galvanized Main (19,000 lf). | $1,700,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | GUARDRAIL IMPROVEMENT CITYWIDE: Replace outdated lengths of guardrail throughout the City. | $350,000 | 14 | | Streets/Roads | GAY STREET STREETSCAPES: Reconstruction of the 100 and 200 blocks of Gay Street. | $3,500,000 | 55 | | Streets/Roads | FIRST CREEK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS: Construction of an overflow channel along First Creek and two new bridges at Emorland and Fairmont Blvd. | $3,500,000 | 25 | | Streets/Roads | DUNCAN ROAD AREA: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (5,945 lf). | $900,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT: Replace sidewalk along Market Street from Cumberland Avenue to Church Avenue. | $250,000 | 20 | | Streets/Roads | DEERFIELD AREA: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron/Galvanized Main (12,000 lf). | $1,300,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | CURTIS ROAD: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (2,700 lf). | $150,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | CURB CUTS CITYWIDE: Install 1000 curb cuts at intersections with existing sidewalks throughout the City. | $1,400,000 | 38 | | Streets/Roads | CROSS PARK DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS: Drainage improvements along Cross Park Drive from Park Village Road to Cross Creek Road. | $2,200,000 | 35 | | Streets/Roads | CONCORD STREET: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron (2,600 lf). | $575,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | COLONIAL VILLAGE AREA: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron/Galvanized Main (13,000 lf). | $1,500,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | COESTA CIRCLE: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (3,700 lf). | $252,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | CITYWIDE STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION: Installation and replacement of street lights along City streets. | $1,500,000 | 20 | | Streets/Roads | CHESTNUT STREET REALIGNMENT: Reconstruction of intersection including property acquisition, utilities relocation, and road construction. | $400,000 | 25 | | Streets/Roads | CHESTERFIELD AREA: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (8,800 lf). | $490,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | BRUHIN ROAD: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron/Galvanized Main (8,300 lf). | $1,500,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | BETHEL AVE: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron (7,500 lf). | $2,200,000 | 6 | | Streets/Roads | ALLEY PAVING CITYWIDE: Regrade and pave 100 alleys throughout the City. | $1,500,000 | 19 | | Streets/Roads | ADA IMPROVEMENTS TO COLISEUM: Install elevator in coliseum parking garage and restripe parking spaces. Increase accessible seating in Coliseum. | $1,000,000 | 25 | | Streets/Roads | ADA IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY FACILITIES: Renovation of 20 city facilities to improve accessibility to people with disabilities. | $2,500,000 | 75 |
View the complete list of projects across Tennessee and the country here.
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